The Accused Is Placed in Jeopardy (I

question 18

Multiple Choice

The accused is placed in jeopardy (i.e., jeopardy attaches) when:

• A) he or she is indicted.
• B) he or she is arraigned and enters a plea to the indictment.
• C) the jury is sworn or, in cases tried without a jury, when the judge begins hearing testimony.
• D) the jury returns a verdict.

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Definitions:

Cause-and-Effect Relationship

A connection between two events where one event (the cause) makes the other event happen (the effect), often used to explain why or how something occurs.

Late Effect

A delayed consequence or outcome that follows a previous injury, illness, or disease, impacting the individual's health status.

Varicella

A highly contagious viral infection, also known as chickenpox, characterized by itchy, blister-like rashes.

Contact

The act of communication or physical connection between individuals or the connection between a source of infection and a potential host.