Question

1.A written document called a(n) _____ is a formal accusation stating the facts and specifying the violation of criminal law.

A.subpoena

B.information

C.subpoena duces tecum

D.complaint

E.summons

2.If the defendant pleads not guilty, his case will be heard by _____.

A.the United States Supreme Court

B.a petit jury

C.a three-person panel of judges

D.a jury that decides the case based exclusively on the application of equitable principles

E.a neutral third party who will decide the case based on the principles of binding arbitration.

3.An example of a petty offense is ____________________.

A.bribery

B.assault

C.murder

D.a building code violation

Answer 1

1. Answer = Complaint

Summons is used by court as a document asking someone to appear in court. Subpoena is a legal document that asks someone to produce certain document or provide access to it.

2. When the defendant pleads not guilty then the case has to be moved ahead. Generally the cases are taken by a petit jury. Option b.

3. a petty offense involves jail time less than 15 days and a penalty less than $250.

Option d is the answer. All other offenses are criminal in nature ans involve significant jail time.