types of civil law
what is a set of voluntary promises called?
a contract
what is the first step in a civil case?
find a lawyer
what is a petty offence?
any minor crime
what is the first step in a criminal case?
the cops investigate until there is enough evidence and then arrest the criminal
Which country is the largest in the world?
Russia
what is an example of family law?
divorce, custody, etc.
what is it called when both parties are preparing for trial?
Pretrial Discovery
what is a misdemeanor?
a minor crime that isn't too serious.
what happens at the initial appearance?
the person arrested gets brought before a judge so that they can be formally charged with a crime
What is the only food that can never go bad?
honey
property law
when a case doesn't go to trial what is it called?
Resolution Without Trial
what is a felony?
the most serious type of crime
what does the grand jury decide in the third step in a criminal case?
a group of citizens who review the prosecution’s allegations in order to determine if there is enough evidence to formally charge.
Who is considered the "Father of Relativity?"
Albert Einstein
what is an example of a tort?
damaging someones property, being neglectful and causing someone injury, breaking a window, etc.
if a case isn't resolved without trial what is the next step?
the actual trial
what is an example of a felony?
murder, kidnapping, armed robbery, etc.
what is a plea bargain?
an arrangement between prosecutor and defendant where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or an agreement to drop other charges.
Who is Barbie’s little sister?
skipper
what wrongful act is EXCLUDED from a tort?
breaking a contract
what is the last step in a civil case?
the award
what is an example of a petty crime?
littering, disturbing the peace, minor trespassing, speeding, etc.
what is the last step before the trial?
Arraignment and Pleas (the judge reads the formal charge against the defendant in an open courtroom.)
Which month of the year is National Ice Cream Month?
July