Author Question: Which of the following is NOT true regarding a motion for a mistrial? a. It is only filed by the ... (Read 111 times)

bb · **on:** Aug 16, 2018

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a motion for a mistrial?

a. It is only filed by the defense.
b. It usually alleges violations of the defendant's rights before or during the trial.
c. It is usually filed during the trial.
d. It is filed before defendant starts serving the sentence.

Question 2

Criminal procedure is basically similar from one jurisdiction to another, because it is mostly a product of

a. decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court.
b. statutes adopted by the U.S. Congress.
c. administrative rules of the federal court system.
d. state constitutions are so similar.