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NC BLET PREP FOR COURT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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NC BLET PREP FOR COURT EXAMQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Activities an officer should do to ensure proper preparation for court - Answer-Get a
court docket in advance and locate all cases.
alert the DA to any aggravated circumstances so that information can be related to the
judge in sentencing.
prepare and organize notes and become thoroughly familiar with their contents.
keep up with court dates, and if vacation is desired contact the DA to arrange the
schedule.
When discussing a case prior to trial, just provide the "nuts and bolts" of the case to the
DA such as exceptional circumstances
What mannerisms to avoid for proper court demeanor - Answer-rubbing the nose,
pulling ear lobes, cleaning fingernails.
playing with keys, reading, unnecessary talking.
texting or checking cell phone.
Avoid police "jargon" or slang
remove hat and mute equipment.
do not smoke, chew tobacco or gum, or use toothpicks
Proper court room behaviours - Answer-Use correct English and grammar; speak
clearly; be neat and clean; be professional in conduct; above all be courteous to the
judge
A subpoena - Answer-is a document issued to the witness to ensure they are present in
court
How can you serve a subpoena? - Answer-In person giving the witness a copy of the
document, or by telephone advising the witness of the court date, time, and location.
The most important rule to testifying - Answer-don't commit perjury!
In speeding cases, - Answer-charging officer should be able to provide an opinion
Don't use police jargon in - Answer-a courtroom
Cross Examination - Answer-When the lawyer for the plaintiff or the government has
finished questioning a witness, the lawyer for the defendant may then cross-examine
the witness. Cross-examination is generally limited to questioning only on matters that
were raised during direct examination.
Officers should testify to the truth, what you _____, and what you were _____ - Answer-
observed; told
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