NYS Legal Terminology and Principles 2

Question 1

What does the term 'subpoena' require a person to do?

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Appear in court or produce documents

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Pay a court fine

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Post bail

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Waive their rights

Question 2

What is 'mens rea' in criminal law?

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The guilty mind or criminal intent

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The physical act of a crime

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The victim's testimony

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The punishment imposed

Question 3

In New York courts, what is an 'arraignment'?

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A preliminary hearing where charges are read and a plea is entered

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A sentencing hearing

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A grand jury proceeding

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An appeal hearing

Question 4

What does 'pro se' mean in legal proceedings?

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Representing oneself without an attorney

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Represented by a public defender

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Represented by a private attorney

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Appearing by video conference

Question 5

What is 'double jeopardy'?

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Being tried twice for the same offense after acquittal or conviction

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Being charged with two crimes at once

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Receiving two consecutive sentences

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Being held in contempt during trial

Question 6

What is a 'bench warrant'?

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A court order issued by a judge directing law enforcement to arrest a person

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A written opinion by a judge

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A search warrant for a courthouse

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A document allowing evidence to be sealed

Question 7

What does 'in camera' mean in a legal context?

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A private hearing in the judge's chambers or a closed courtroom

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Proceedings recorded on video

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Evidence submitted as photographs

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A televised trial