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Quiz about Dont I Have Rights
Quiz about Dont I Have Rights

Don't I Have Rights? Trivia Quiz


Uh-Oh! A murder has been committed in Legalville, Illinois, USA. What rights do you have? Please note that this is for laws specific to the United States. Where laws differ by state, please note that the crime was committed in Illinois.

A multiple-choice quiz by horsebdsu. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
horsebdsu
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
261,221
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
677
Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 69 (4/10), Guest 23 (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. On Friday the 13th at Midnight a murder was committed in Legalville. At this point, the police have no suspects and currently have no evidence. At 8:00 a.m., they start stopping every person in the town of Legalville, Mysterville, and Loserville and ask them questions. Can they do this? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. The police gather some evidence and show up at your house with a search warrant and arrest warrant. However, the warrants are only signed by an administrative judge instead of a circuit court judge. Are these warrants valid?


Question 3 of 10
3. The police arrest you and take you to the police station. They put you in an interview room. You aren't sure if you should say anything. The police start by asking you your name. What should you legally tell them? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The police begin to question you about the murder. Do you have the right not to say anything?


Question 5 of 10
5. You decide to talk to the police. You sign a sheet that waives your right to remain silent. During the interview, you start feeling uncomfortable. You want to stop the questioning. Are you allowed to do this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. A grand jury is impaneled to decide what to charge you with. In general, is a defendant allowed to be there?


Question 7 of 10
7. Despite your continuing claim to innocence, you are brought to trial and your lawyer begins to pick a jury. You are allowed a certain number of objections where you get to exclude a person from the jury. Which of these reasons may NOT be a basis for excluding someone from the jury? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. You want to tell your story and take the stand. Your attorney doesn't think it is a good idea because of holes in your story. Can your attorney prevent you from testifying?


Question 9 of 10
9. Oh no! You have been found guilty. The prosecutor is seeking the death penalty. Who will make the decision on whether you will receive death? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The jury sentences you to death! O.k., maybe all the DNA evidence and the ten eyewitnesses had something to do with it. However, you think your lawyer was totally incompetent. What is your remedy? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. On Friday the 13th at Midnight a murder was committed in Legalville. At this point, the police have no suspects and currently have no evidence. At 8:00 a.m., they start stopping every person in the town of Legalville, Mysterville, and Loserville and ask them questions. Can they do this?

Answer: No

In "Terry v. Ohio" the Supreme Court stated that there must be a reasonable suspicion of a crime being committed or has been committed to stop a person. Random stops of everyone are not allowed.
2. The police gather some evidence and show up at your house with a search warrant and arrest warrant. However, the warrants are only signed by an administrative judge instead of a circuit court judge. Are these warrants valid?

Answer: Yes

Warrants are often signed by administrative judges who sit in "Night Court." They have the power to issue warrants and determine whether there is probable cause to hold someone in jail.
3. The police arrest you and take you to the police station. They put you in an interview room. You aren't sure if you should say anything. The police start by asking you your name. What should you legally tell them?

Answer: The name that appears on your birth certificate

It is a law in most places that you have to correctly identify yourself to a peace officer. The name you give them must be your legal name. You can be prosecuted if you give them a false name or a nickname or say nothing.
4. The police begin to question you about the murder. Do you have the right not to say anything?

Answer: Yes

Under the Supreme Court case, "Miranda v. Arizona," you have the right not to answer any question posed to you about a crime in which you are suspected.
5. You decide to talk to the police. You sign a sheet that waives your right to remain silent. During the interview, you start feeling uncomfortable. You want to stop the questioning. Are you allowed to do this?

Answer: Yes, you can stop questioning at any time

At any time, you are allowed to reinvoke the "right to remain silent." The police must obtain a new waiver, oral or written, before continuing.
6. A grand jury is impaneled to decide what to charge you with. In general, is a defendant allowed to be there?

Answer: No

A grand jury is only for the prosecutor, grand jurors, and witnesses. A defendant does not have the right to be present at the hearing, but may ask to testify.
7. Despite your continuing claim to innocence, you are brought to trial and your lawyer begins to pick a jury. You are allowed a certain number of objections where you get to exclude a person from the jury. Which of these reasons may NOT be a basis for excluding someone from the jury?

Answer: Their race

A juror is not allowed to be excluded based on race, sex, religion, or national origin. Normally, you need not tell the basis of why you are excluding a juror, but if questioned, you must give a reason.
8. You want to tell your story and take the stand. Your attorney doesn't think it is a good idea because of holes in your story. Can your attorney prevent you from testifying?

Answer: No

An attorney is allowed to make most decisions in a trial. The only decisions he cannot make is the right to have a jury and the right for a defendant to testify.
9. Oh no! You have been found guilty. The prosecutor is seeking the death penalty. Who will make the decision on whether you will receive death?

Answer: You can choose the judge or the jury

You have the right in all "major" stages of trial to have a jury make determinations. The courts have stated that this includes the death penalty. However, at any stage, either trial or sentencing, you may choose a judge to make the decision.
10. The jury sentences you to death! O.k., maybe all the DNA evidence and the ten eyewitnesses had something to do with it. However, you think your lawyer was totally incompetent. What is your remedy?

Answer: Appeal to the State or Federal Supreme Court in 30 days

Normally, you must file an appeal in 30 days to the Appellate Court. However, in death penalty cases, the appeal will go directly to the Supreme Court. Whether it is State or Federal will depend on whether or not it is a federal crime. Usually after 30 days you lose your right to appeal.
Source: Author horsebdsu

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