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Pretrial & Courtroom Procedures ExamThe 5th amendment protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination, and
guarantees the due process of rights. Which other constitutional right is covered
under the 5th amendment?
A. Right to an attorney
B. Right to a Grand Jury
C. Right to know the nature of the accusation
D. Right to a trial by jury - correct answer ✔✔Right to Grand Jury
Which of the following is not one of the three phases of a trial?
A. Sentencing
B. Pretrial
C. Trial
D. Arraignment - correct answer ✔✔Arraignment
A has closed proceedings used to establish
probable cause. This procedure is used to determine probable cause in Texas.
A. grand jury
B. preliminary hearing
C. adjudication hearing
D. pretrial phase - correct answer ✔✔Grand Jury
A is a formal charging document that is issued by a Grand Jury charging that there is enough probable
cause to take the matter to trial.
, A. Information
B. Warrant
C. Indictment
D. Bail - correct answer ✔✔Indictment
The decision to release a defendant is made by the judge. The release of a defendant prior to trial is
called.
A. Pretrial phase
B. Deferred adjudication
C. Posting bail
D. Pretrial release - correct answer ✔✔Pretrial Release
The decision to release a defendant on bail is weighed on two factors. One factor is the threat the
defendant poses to society. The other factor is what?
A. The rights of the accused
B. The seriousness of the crime
C. The level of offense
D. The defendant can post bail - correct answer ✔✔The rights of the accused
Pretrial proceedings that are open and used to establish probable cause are called what? (Hint: evidence
can be challenged during these sessions)
A. Pretrial phase
B. Adjudication hearing
C. Preliminary hearing
D. Grand jury - correct answer ✔✔Preliminary Hearing
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