Solve these five mcqs and explain

True or false: The parties in a jury trial have an unlimited number of peremptory challenges during the voir dire.

A.True.

B.False, they have five in every case.

C.False, they have three in each misdemeanor case.

D.False, they have six in each misdemeanor case.

In a trial, which of the following occurs before the judge's charge?

A.The summations.

B.A motion for a judgment NOV.

C.An appeal.

D.Motion for a New Trial

Samantha has been charged with illegal sale of drugs, a felony. If the case goes to trial, who decides whether it will be a bench trial or a jury trial?

A.The judge.

B.The prosecution.

C.The defendant.

D.The arresting police officer.

Under which of the following circumstances would a judge grant a judgement NOV?

A.A major error was made during the trial necessitating a new start with a new jury.

B.The judge disagrees with the jury's decision.

C.The judge determines that no reasonable view of the evidence would support the jury's verdict.

D.The judge believes the case is better suited for arbitration than court.

In the pleading stage of a case, under which of the following circumstances would a Reply be necessary?

A.The answer contains a counterclaim.

B.The answer contains a denial.

C.The complaint contains a counterclaim.

D.The defendant fails to respond to the complaint.