Types of counts where guilty of the offense charged in one necessarily negates guilt of the offense charged in other are known as ___ counts
inconsistent
hypocritical
opposing
Concurrent counts are two or more counts upon which concurrent __ may be imposed
sentences
charges
penalties
Every count not submitted to the jury is deemed...
a nullity
valid
to have been dismissed by the court
Verdict of guilty to a lesser included offense is deemed __ of every greater offense submitted
an acquittal
a guilty plea
a no contest plea
Which of the following two statements are correct? (check all that apply)
a count not submitted to the jury is deemed dismissed by the court
if indictment contains 2 inconsistent counts, court must submit both counts
When guilty of offense charge in one count negates guilt in offense charged in another, the counts are said to be
consecutive or conclusory counts
concurrent counts or conclusory counts
inclusory concurrent counts
inconsistent counts
With respect to requests to charge, which of the following statements is false?
The parties may submit requests to charge in writing
the parties may submit requests to charge orally
the court may rule promptly upon each request
Failure of court to rule on request is deemed a denial thereof
Which of the following is not a fundamental legal principle applicable to criminal cases ?
A presumption of defendant's innocence
requirement that jury not speculate concerning sentence or punishment
requirement that defendant testify on his own behalf
requirement that guilt be proved beyond a reasonable doubt
