Question Bank For The Legal System of America and the Judiciary 11th Edition by David W. Neubauer

1. ISBN-10

   1285061942
2. ISBN-13

   978-1285061948

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   Chapter 11
   REVELATION AND WITHHOLDING OF EVIDENCE

   EXAM BANK

   MULTIPLE CHOICE

   1. The Verdict Of The U.S. Supreme Court In Brady V. Maryland Prohibits The Concealment Of Which Kind Of Evidence?
   A. Incriminating C. Exculpatory
   B. Exclamatory D. Confessions

   ANS: C REF: 278 OBJ: 3

   2. Certain States Mandate The Defense To Notify If This Type Of Evidence Will Be Utilized.
   A. Evidence For An Alibi Defense C. Exculpatory Evidence
   B. None Of These Choices Is Correct D. Lab Reports

   ANS: A REF: 281 OBJ: 3

   3. Who Would Advocate Broader Discovery Laws?
   A. Prosecutors C. Defense Lawyer
   B. Judges D. Law Enforcement Personnel

   ANS: C REF: 281 OBJ: 1

   4. The Informal And Formal Exchange Of Information Between The Prosecutor And The Defense Lawyer Before Trial Is Termed As What?
   A. Reciprocity C. Discovery
   B. Prosecutorial Disclosure D. Brady Exchange

   ANS: C REF: 281 OBJ: 1

   5. What Types Of Evidence Must Be Shared By The Prosecutor With The Defense In Practically All Jurisdictions?
   A. All Public Records Of Any Nature
   B. All Exculpatory Evidence And All Impeachment Evidence
   C. All Witness Testimonies
   D. All Statements Issued By The Accused

   ANS: B REF: 278 OBJ: 3

   6. Discovery Guidelines Are Critically Important To
   A. Prosecutors C. Judges
   B. Defense Attorneys D. Juries

   ANS: B REF: 279 OBJ: 1

   7. Discovery In Federal Cases Is Governed By Sections Of Rules Encompassed In The Federal Rules Of Criminal Procedure. Together, These Rules Afford A Defendant, Upon Request, Rights To Discovery Regarding What Types Of Evidence?
   A. Books, Papers, And Documents, Including Written Or Recorded Statements Made By Defendants Or Witnesses.
   B. The Findings Or Reports Of Forensic Examinations.
   C. Summaries Of Expert Testimony That The Government Intends To Present.
   D. These Rules Provide A Defendant Right To Discovery Of All Of These Types Of Evidence.

   ANS: D REF: 277 OBJ: 3

   8. In Giglio V. United States (1972) The Supreme Court Ordered The Prosecution To Disclose Any And All Information That Could Be Used To Call Into Question The Credibility Of Prosecution Witnesses, Including Law Enforcement Officers. This Information Includes
   A. The Previous Criminal Record Of The Witness.
   B. Whether The Witness Was Promised Leniency Or Immunity In Exchange For Their Testimony.
   C. Any Instances Of Misconduct By The Witness.
   D. All Of This Information Is Covered.

   ANS: D REF: 279 OBJ: 3

   9. Informal Prosecutorial Disclosure Arises From
   A. A Well-Established Courthouse Belief That An Advance Preview Of The Prosecutor’s Case Promotes A Guilty Plea.
   B. Sympathy Towards The Defendant.
   C. Fear Of Legal Actions.
   D. Fear Of Losing A Case.

   ANS: A REF: 281 OBJ: 2

   10. Closed Discovery Favors
   A. Plea Negotiations.
   B. Jury Trials.
   C. Trials Without A Jury.
   D. Guilty Pleas.

   ANS: C REF: 281 OBJ: 2

   11. What Is The Term For Automatic Disclosure Of Certain Types Of Evidence, Without Needing Motions And Court Orders?
   A. Reciprocal Disclosure.
   B. Informal Disclosure.
   C. Formal Disclosure.
   D. Imperfect Disclosure.

   ANS: A REF: 281 OBJ: 2