Identify Infractions & Misdemeanors
True or False
True or False
Trespassing is a felony in California
False
No loitering means.......
No hanging out or sitting on private or public property.
Get a job will be difficult for my son.
Getting a job will be difficult for my son.
DNA is _____________ material from the body. It is found in our blood, saliva and skin.
genetic
Put this sentence into a passive voice:
The jury decided the case.
The case was decided by the jury.
Loitering is a misdemeanor in California
False
Another word for lawyer
Attorney
It was a difficult lesson for my friend learn.
It was a difficult lesson for my friend to learn.
The Innocence Project's mission is to free prisoners through ______ testing.
DNA
Put this sentence into the passive voice:
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
The case was dismissed by the judge.
If you commit an infraction you pay a fine and don't go to jail.
True
What is an example of evidence in a court of law?
dna, videos, fingerprints, witnesses, etc.
It is important not lie on a job application.
DNA evidence can ______________ a person who was previously believed to be guilty of a crime.
exonerate
The prosecutor and the defense attorney question the defendant.
The defendant is questioned by the prosecutor and the defense attorney.
Drunk driving without injuring someone is a misdemeanor.
True
What are some things that your DNA determine?
eye color, hair color, height, some diseases, etc.
Take a driving test for someone else is illegal.
Taking a driving test for someone else is illegal.
A ________ of 12 people determine a person's guilt or innocence in a courtroom.
jury
Put this sentence into the active voice:
The outcome is decided by the jury.
The jury decides the outcome.
Selling illegal drugs is an infraction.
False, it's a felony
To exonerate someone means__________
to free from blame or judgment OR
to no longer be accused
Not put your school-aged children in school is illegal.
No putting your school-aged children in school is illegal.
A _______________ works for the government and argues to convict a criminal of a crime.
Prosecutor
Put this sentence in the active voice:
When Marie was questioned by the judge, her story didn't make sense.
When the judge questioned Marie, her story didn't make sense.