Legal Vocabulary
What does the judge say when they reject an objection?
Overruled
What was the case topic where tampering with evidence was in question?
Unlawful search and seizure
Is a lawsuit criminal or civil?
Civil
What would a guilty defendant be called in a civil case?
Liable
The constitution offers the right to have this present in a court case.
A jury
What is the person who initiates a civil lawsuit referred to as?
The plaintiff
Which musical did the jury have to watch while the defense and prosecution prepared their arguments at the beginning of the year?
Epic the Musical
What organization prosecutes criminals in criminal law?
Government at any level.
What does liability mean in the context of civil law?
Legal responsibility
What is the oath that the bailiff gives a witness?
"Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, under penalty of law?"
What is evidence that is approved for use in court called?
Admissible evidence
What was the topic of our very first court case?
Liability
A crime is only a felony on the condition that:
The culprit is punished with more than one year in prison.
This lawsuit is for when a written agreement is violated.
Breach of contract lawsuit
Which amendment upholds your right to not make a comment on a statement?
The 5th amendment
Litigation
The defendant was proven guilty for this many murders in our serial killer case.
Two murders
Crimes can be split into these three main categories.
Felonies, misdemeanors, and infractions.
Class action lawsuit
How many amendments are in the constitution?
27 amendments
What is the demand to show up to court called?
Subpoena
What was the name of the character with a southern accent that Mr. Cooper played?
Chet Youbetcha
What is the difference between an accessory and an accomplice?
Accessory helps before or after a crime, accomplice helps during or after the crime.
What is the definition of tort in civil law?
Cases involving injury or property damage
Where are the first ten amendments located while the others are in the constitution?
The Bill of Rights