Ch 1: Rule of the Law
The chief of the executive branch
What is the President of the United States?
A person who is not yet considered an adult. Usually this refers to anyone under the age of 18.
What is a juvenile?
Most serious crimes
What is a felony?
A firearm or anything designed for the purpose of causing death or serious physical injury.
What is a deadly weapon?
Age to buy, drink, or possess alcohol
What is 21?
Describe how you interact with other people
What is Civil Law?
Constitutional rights that an officer MUST read to you.
Unwanted touching, or verbal or nonverbal threat that would cause a person to fear for his or her safety.
Hint: prank phone calls are a form of this
What is harassment?
You must be this old to own a rifle or shotgun
What is 18 or over?
You have to be this old to purchase tobacco or any tobacco product
What is 19?
In this type of court, there is NO jury.
What is juvenile court?
A child is said to be this when they have committed a crime.
What is delinquent?
Another form of theft where employees steal items, allow their friends to steal items, undercharge customers, or abuse an employee discount.
What is Employee Theft?
If you bring a gun to school or on the bus you will be...
What is expelled?
Any substance that the government thinks should be monitored because of its potential for misuse and abuse.
What is a controlled substance?
Someone who brings a complaint of lawsuit against the defendant
What is the plaintiff?
This person can extend your probation.
What is a judge?
Disturbing the peace by loud noises (including music), fighting, or using foul language in public.
What is disorderly conduct?
You have to be this far away from churches, schools, or hospitals to shoot fireworks.
What is 600 feet?
Whenever a person sells, delivers, or gives away any controlled substance, including prescription drugs.
What is drug distribution?
A legal right that guarantees that citizens will be treated fairly and that you have a right to be heard in court.
What is due process of law?
a minor whose offense is considered a class A felony, a felony resulting in serious physical injury, a felony involving physical force or one involving use of a deadly weapon, or multiple class A or B felonies.
What is a serious juvenile offender?
illegally giving a police officer a fake name, date of birth, or driver’s license number in an effort to mislead the officer about your identity.
What is obstruction of justice?
What is 200 feet?
All equipment, products, and materials that are used for introducing drugs controlled substances in the body.
Hint: pipes, bongs, rolling papers, and needles are some examples.
What is drug paraphernalia?