Types of Civil Law
What is a contract?
A set of voluntary promises, enforceable by the law between parties who agree to do or to not do something.
What is the first step in a civil case?
Hiring a Lawyer
What is a petty offense?
Minor crimes like parking illegally, littering, ect
What is the first step in a criminal case?
Investigation and Arrest
What is the smallest state in the US?
Rhode Island
What is a property law?
An important civil law that deals with the use and ownership of property
What is the second step in a civil case?
Filing the complaint
What are Misdemeanors?
More serious crimes like vandalism and simple assult
what is the second step in a criminal case?
Initial appearance
What is my favorite color?
Blue
What is family law?
A branch of civil law that deals with relationships among family members
What is the third step in a civil case?
Pretrial Discovery
what are Felonies?
Serious crimes like burglary, kidnapping and rape
What is the third step in a criminal case?
Preliminary hearing or Grand Jury
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What are Torts?
Any wrongful act other than breach of contract where the injured party has the right to sue for damages in the civil court.
What is the fourth step in a civil case?
Resolution without trial
What is an Arrest Warrent?
A document issued by a judge that authorizes the police to take someone accused of a crime into custody
What is the fourth step in a criminal case?
Plea Bargaining
What is my favorite subject?
Biology
What is a Plaintiff?
The person against whom the suit is brought against
What is the fifth step in a civil case?
The Award
what is a crime?
An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.
What is the fourth step in a criminal case?
Arraignment and please
How old am I?