CJE Exam With 100% Correct And
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Prosecutor - Correct Answer-Government attorney who
presents the states case against the defendant in a criminal
prosecution.
Habeas Corpus - Correct Answer-A writ requiring a person
to be brought before a judge or court, especially for
investigation of a restraint of the persons liberty, used as a
protection against illegal imprisonment.
Change of Venue - Correct Answer-Change the geographical
location of the trial. Usually to protect the defendants 6th
amendment rights.
Appeal - Correct Answer-The proceeding for bringing a case
to a superior court for reexamination or review.
Docket - Correct Answer-A list of cases in court for trial, or
the names of the parties that have cases pending.
Remand - Correct Answer-To send back (a case) to a lower
court from which it was appealed,with instructions as to
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, what further proceedings should be had. (Of a court or
magistrate) to send back (a prisoner or accused person) into
custody, as to await further proceedings.
Arraignment - Correct Answer-Pre-trial stage where
defendant hears the formal indictment and enters a plea
(guilty,not guilty, or nolo contendre).
Complaint - Correct Answer-The first document filed with
the court (actually with the County Clerk or Clerk of the
Court) by a person or entity claiming legal rights against
another.
Authority - Correct Answer-The power to determine,
adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes;
jurisdiction.
Indictment - Correct Answer-Charge of a felony (serious
crime) voted by a Grand Jury based upon a proposed
charge, witnesses testimony, and other evidence presented
by the public prosecutor (District Attorney).
Attorney - Correct Answer-One legally, authorized to act for
another, a lawyer.
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