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| The prosecutorial authority of a law enforcement officer would extend what Courtroom situations? |
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Traffic Violations in Magistrates Court
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Traffic Violations in Muncipal Court
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Non-Traffic Violations within the jurisdiction of Magistrates Court
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| In a jury trial the principle of Jeopardy attaches when? |
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| In a bench trial the principle of Jeopardy attaches when? |
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| The first witness is sworn |
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Term
Which of the following would normally not be included in the opening argument of the State in a criminal trial?
- Role of each person in Courtroom
- Introduce members of Prosecution Team
- Elements of crime Defendant on trial for
- Description of past offenses/convictions
- Brief explanation of facts of case
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| Description of past offenses and convictions of the defendant |
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| What two matters must the State always address before resting its case? |
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| Identification of the defendant and Venue |
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| What legal term best describes the process by which witnesses may be questioned by the opposing party? |
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| What legal term best describes the compulsory process for making witnesses appear in court to testify? |
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| What evidence must the defendant present when on trial? |
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Term
| Is evidence of a defendant's prior convictions admissible at trial under the South Carolina Rules of Evidence? |
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Definition
| Only if the conviction was less than 10 years ago |
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Term
| In a criminal trial if the jurors cannot agree upon a verdict the legal disposition of the case will be? |
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Term
| What is the primary court function of the Clerk of Court? |
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Definition
| Keeps official court records and documents |
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Term
| What is the primary court function of the Defense Attorney? |
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Definition
| Represents the defendant in a criminal proceeding |
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Term
| What is the primary court function of the Prosecutor/Solicitor? |
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Definition
| Represents the interests of the State in a criminal trial |
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Term
| What is the primary court function of the Judge/Magistrate? |
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Term
| What is the primary court function of the Jury? |
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Definition
| Makes decisions of fact in a trial |
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Term
| What is the primary court function of the Bailiff? |
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Definition
| Assists the court with a wide variety of tasks |
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| What is the primary court function of the Court Reporter? |
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| Makes a record of all official court transactions |
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