Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1.It is unconstitutional to bar a person who cannot read, write, understand, or speak English from serving on a petit jury.
2.In jury selection for a capital offense case, prospective jurors who state that they are unwilling to impose the death penalty can be excluded for cause.
3.In the criminal trial process, the opening arguments provide a road map of the parties’ cases.
4.The process of asking each juror whether he or she agrees with the verdict is called jury polling.
5.The final judgment rule provides that a defendant ordinarily may appeal only following a guilty verdict and sentencing.
1.false
2.true
3.false
4.true
5.true
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a. True b. False
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a. True b. False
Who makes the determination if there is sufficient evidence to prove the allegation against the juvenile?
A. parents B. judge C. law enforcement D. intake officer
If an officer was specifically patting down a suspect for weapons, but came across an item in the person's pocket that was in a shape consistent with contraband, such as narcotics, would the officer be able to seize the item and arrest the person?
a. No, they can never seize evidence unless they in fact know what the item is in advance. b. Yes, but only if the person consents to the removal of the objects. c. No, the officer can only seize the item if it was in fact a weapon. d. Yes, under the ‘plain feel' doctrine, the officer can seize the item.