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NC BLET PREPARING FOR COURT EXAM QUIDE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NC BLET PREPARING FOR COURTEXAM QUIDE QUESTIONS AND
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Grand Jury - Answer-A body of citizens who hear cases and determine whether
probable cause exists that a crime has been committed and whether to issue a true bill
of indictment.
An officer may be called to testify. There will be no attorneys present in the room. The
officers will be expected to present the facts of a case and answer any questions.
Prepare, organize, and become familiar with the contents of your_____________. -
Answer-Notes
Keeping up with the court dates is the responsibility of the
________________________. - Answer-Officer
It may be necessary to review cases with
a_______________________________________ prier to trial. - Answer-District
Attorney
While in court avoid any unnecessary or unprofessional movements such as- - Answer--
Rubbing Nose
-Pulling Ear Lobes
-Cleaning fingernails
-Playing with keys
-Reading, unnecessary talking, etc.
-Texting or checking cell phone
-Repetitive tapping of fingernails or feet
-Drinking, chewing tobacco or gum, or using toothpicks.
While on the stand avoid _________________ with your hands. - Answer-Talking
Do not use police____________________. - Answer-Jargon
When referring to the defendant use... - Answer-Mr., Mrs., Ms., or "The Defendant"
Be aware of your_____________expressions. - Answer-Facial
The most important thing to remember when testifying is
to________________________________________________. - Answer-TELL THE
TRUTH
, People should not be referred to as_________________________________. - Answer-
He, She, we, or they. Use names or definite nouns.
When testifying about distances use references in the _____________________. -
Answer-Courtroom
VS saying "25 ft"
General Purposes of Direct-Examination - Answer--To bring out the facts of the case
relevant to the party calling the witness, typically the prosecutor.
-To establish the elements of each of the crimes charged beyond a reasonable doubt.
General Purposes of Cross-Examination - Answer--To bring out the whole truth , not
just facts favorable to the prosecution.
-To uncover omissions in testimony, which could have the effect of leaving unfair,
untrue, or misinterpreted conceptions in the jury's mind.
-To develop and bring out a witness' prejudices.
-To demonstrate a witness' uncertainty or unfamiliarity with the facts.
Plea-Bargaining - Answer-Results when the district attorney agrees to dismiss or reduce
a case for a certain reason.
Supreme Court of North Carolina - Answer-The highest court in North Carolina's state
judicial branch, does not use juries, and makes no determination of fact.
Instead, the court focuses on claims of error in legal procedures or in judicial
interpretation of the law.
The only original case jurisdiction exercised involves the censure and removal of judges
upon the non binding recommendations of the Judicial Standards Commission.
North Carolina Court of Appeals - Answer-The bulk of the caseload consist of cases
appealed from the trial courts.
North Carolina Superior Court - Answer-General Jurisdiction trial courts for the state.
Has original jurisdiction in all felony cases and in certain misdemeanor cases.
NC District Court - Answer-Has exclusive jurisdiction of virtually all misdemeanors and
infractions(Non-criminal violations of the law not punishable by imprisonment)
Magistrates - Answer-Function within the District Court as subordinate judicial officials.
District Attorneys - Answer-Elected for a 4 year term. Represent the state in all criminal
actions brought in the superior and district courts in the district and juvenile cases.
Public Defenders - Answer-State provided legal counsel for defendants who have been
determined by a judge to be financially unable to hire their own attorneys.
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