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How well do you know the laws that govern Virginia?

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1. Question
In Virginia, what is the difference between a DWI and DUI?
- A DUI requires the possession of drugs
- A DWI is only for repeat offenders
- A DWI requires a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .10%
- They both describe the same offense
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2. Question
Which of the following is NOT a form of supervision in the criminal justice system?
- Probation
- Time-out
- Parole
- House Arrest
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3. Question
Which of the following is NOT a government law enforcement agency?
- DEP
- DEA
- FBI
- CIA
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4. Question
An individual is charged with a crime and is required to go to trial. A witness takes the stand and tells the jury what he heard the defendant say. Which of the following statements is true regarding this matter?
- The witness should NOT have been allowed to say what the defendant said because this is hearsay.
- The statement was properly allowed as an “admission of a party opponent.”
- The jury should have been instructed by the judge to disregard the witness's statement.
- Anyone is entitled to say anything on the stand as long as they take an oath to tell the truth.
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5. Question
Which of the following situations would result in a crime being committed in Virginia?
- A 17 year old has consensual sexual intercourse with a 15 year old
- A 16 year old has consensual sexual intercourse with a 15 year old
- A 16 year old has consensual sexual intercourse with a 14 year old
- An 18 year old has consensual sexual intercourse with a 19 year old
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6. Question
What percent of their jail sentences are federal prisoners required to serve before being eligible for parole?
- 100%
- 85%
- 50%
- There is no minimum
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7. Question
When the Commonwealth’s Attorney calls its witnesses to the stand during a trial, he or she elicits testimony from these witnesses – this is called direct examination. Next, the defense attorney questions these witnesses – what is this called?
- Adverse examination
- Exculpatory examination
- Tier-2 examination
- Cross examination
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8. Question
For a case involving a felony, how many jurors must reach a guilty verdict in order for a person to be convicted of the felony crime?
- 20
- 50%
- 12
- Majority
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9. Question
In the realm of criminal law, what is “Double Jeopardy”?
- A clause that prohibits anyone from being arrested twice for the same crime
- A clause that prohibits anyone from winning on Jeopardy twice in a row
- A clause that prohibits anyone from being prosecuted twice for substantially the same crime following a legitimate acquittal or conviction
- A clause that prohibits anyone from being prosecuted if he or she has diplomatic immunity
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What is the difference between “Probation” and “Parole”?
- Probation is itself a form of punishment, while parole is a way of completing a sentence of incarceration
- Parole is itself a form of punishment, while probation is a way of completing a sentence of incarceration
- They are both the same
- Parole is a form of punishment for repeat offenders, while probation is a form of punishment of first-time offenders
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