Court Testimony
You will testify in these hearings.. (there are 2)
Criminal Proceedings
Civil Proceedings
Which Maryland court handles cases involving criminal misdemeanors without jury trials?
District Court of Maryland
What is the term for a court order to do or not do something?
Injunction
you MIGHT testify in these hearings: (there are 3)
Preliminary Hearing
Bail Review
Appeal
In Baltimore City, which location of the District Court handles cases from the Southeast, East, and Northeast areas, as well as domestic violence?
Eastside
When would a police officer most likely need to testify in a civil case?
A robbery case
what is Preliminary Hearing
A judge might need to hear from an officer about the probable cause supporting the charges.
Which of the following is NOT one of the four main goals of the criminal justice system?
Punishment
A District Court Commissioner must find what to support charges against a suspect?
Probable cause
what is Bail Review
A judge may want to hear case details from an officer before deciding whether to release a defendant.
What is the legal standard of proof in a civil case?
Preponderance of the evidence
Which of the following is a potential consequence for an officer who fails to obey the law? name at least 3
Evidence suppression
Administrative penalties
Civil lawsuits
what is Appeal
In a District Court appeal to the Circuit Court or, in rare cases, in other appeals.
A defendant requests a jury trial for a misdemeanor. To which court will the case be moved?
Circuit Court for Baltimore City
Which courthouse in Baltimore City handles more serious cases, including criminal felonies with jury trials?
Mitchell Courthouse