Juvey?
Is the following an unruly or delinquent behavior?
A 16 year old boy goes into a convenient store and robs them of all their Twix, Kit Kat bars, Dr. Peppers, and Arnold Palmers.
Delinquent
TMZ decided to make a false report stating you said the Eagles are cheating in football games because they use the "tush push." You sue them for 6.7 million dollars for false claims. Is this civil or criminal?
Civil
how are local governments funded?
Property taxes, sales tax
What is the 2nd step in the Pretrial steps for ADULTS?
Booking
If someone commits a double homicide and is then sued by the families of both victims for pain and suffering what type of case is this?
Is this case civil or criminal?
Both
Zach decides he wants to skip school to go get the new GTA game being released today. Is his behavior delinquent or unruly?
Unruly
When someone duels another person with flintlock pistols is that criminal or civil?
Criminal, causing potential bodily harm or even death
Give an example of a purpose for local government.
Courts, elections, health services, sheriff's department, road maintenance, libraries, public records
What are the two main functions of the Judicial branch
Interpreting the Law and Ensuring Justice
What is the Pretrial step after Arraignment for ADULTS?
Assignment before Superior Court
What rights do juvenile offenders have that adult offenders do not?
Mugshot not released to public, not placed with adult offenders, right to have parent/guardian contacted and present
If the judge in your case is making you pay the plaintiff $500,000 but no jail time, is your case criminal or civil?
Civil
What was the original purpose of creating counties in Georgia?
To bring government closer to rural citizens
What happens AFTER a Preliminary Hearing?
A group of citizens takes part in a Grand Jury Indictment
What governing body does MARTA fall under.
Special Purpose government
How soon must a hearing be held for a juvenile offender?
within 72 hours
Someone wants to get a bunch of money and decides to blackmail a billionaire. Is that civil or criminal
Criminal, it is illegal to blackmail someone else
Who makes the county budget in Gwinnett County?
County Board of Commissioners
How are Georgia's judges put into their positions?
Hint: Some courts are different than others....
Elected or appointed
Please give me the definition (summarized) of an Preliminary hearing
The judge decides if a crime happened and there's enough evidence to support it
What is the age limit for juvenile offenders?
Up to the age of 17
Nick is involved in a DUI crash that leaves the other driver injured. That driver sues him for injuries. Is this criminal or civil.
Both
How many counties are in the state of Georgia?
Bonus 100 points if you can tell me which state has more.
159 counties
Texas
What in the world happens during a Plea Deal?
Offender admits guilt to a crime in order to serve a lesser sentence.
Mr. Butler got pulled over for speeding on Grayson Hwy when he was riding his new motorcycle. Now he has to pay a $400 fine. Is this criminal or civil?
Criminal