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The Criminal Justice Process

Question 3 • Fall 24 American Government/Civics IC

A criminal case may be dismissed if which event occurs?

Answer
A
The jury decides it cannot reach a verdict.
B
A juror speaks with the press before the trial is over.
C
The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.
D
A witness gives false information on the stand.

Explanation

A judge may dismiss a criminal case when the evidence is too weak to support a reasonable finding that the defendant is guilty. That matches choice C, “The judge feels there is no reasonable case against the defendant.” A jury that cannot reach a verdict usually leads to a mistrial, not an automatic dismissal.

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