types of civil laws
what is a contract
a set of voluntary promises
whats mediation
"The process is designed to help disputing parties reach an agreement on all or part of the issues in dispute. "
whats a petty offense
a minor infraction of the law like speeding, or minor trespassing
what happens during investigation and arrest
police investigate the crime and gather enough evidence to convince the judge the give them a warrant to arrest someone
whats the capital of japan
tokyo
what is discovery
both sides prepare for trial by checking facts and and getting evidence that supports their case
affidavit
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
misdemeanor examples
prostitution, theft, simple assault, drunk driving
whats an arrest warrant
a court order that provides law enforcement officers with the authority to seek out the subject and arrest him or her.
where is paris
in france
the ___ is the person who brings charges in a lawsuit
plaintiff
if else fails, lawsuits eventually go to ___
a trial
example of a felony
manslaughter or murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping, and more.
what state has the highest amount of auto theft
Australia with 706
water chemical
h2o
__ has been defined by the court to be land and whatever is attached to or growing on it, such as houses and trees
Real property
whats the first step in a civil case
hiring a lawyer
what is the criminal justice system
the network of government and private agencies intended to manage accused and convicted criminals
how soon does someone get brought to the judge
within 24 hours
The name of Jack Sparrow's ship.
the black pearl
who asks the court to issue an injunction
the plaintiff
what is a trial
a formal examination of evidence before a judge and typically before a jury in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
most crimes in the United States break state laws and are tried in ______ courts
State courts
what is the purpose of the grand jury
to determine whether or not there is probable cause to believe that one or more persons committed a certain Federal offense within the venue of the district court.
whats drakes full name
Aubrey Drake Graham