Asked by
Dairyn Ramirez
on Nov 22, 2024
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When a defendant makes a first appearance, which of the following occurs?
A) A magistrate determines whether there was proof beyond a reasonable doubt for the arrest.
B) A magistrate determines whether there was probable cause for the arrest.
C) A magistrate determines whether the defendant was properly booked but not whether the defendant was properly arraigned.
D) A magistrate determines whether the defendant was properly arraigned but not whether the defendant was properly booked.
E) A magistrate determines whether the defendant was properly booked and also whether the defendant was properly arraigned.
Magistrate
A judicial officer with limited authority, often responsible for handling minor criminal offenses and preliminary matters in legal cases.
Probable Cause
A reasonable basis, found through evidence or facts, for believing that a person has committed a crime, used as a standard for arrests and issuing search warrants.
First Appearance
The initial appearance of an arrested individual before a judge, who determines whether there was probable cause for the arrest. If the judge ascertains that probable cause did not exist, the individual is freed.
- Ascertain the legal mandates and ordered actions essential for the capture, charging, and judicial examination of an individual.
Verified Answer
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Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the legal mandates and ordered actions essential for the capture, charging, and judicial examination of an individual.