Legal Lingo
What is the Term for an Action That Breaks the Law?
The Judge
What is a Jury?
A Collection of Unbiased People Who Listen and Observe the Case and Come to a Decision
What Law States You Can't Take Something That Doesn't Belong to You
Theft/Stealing
Cap!
It is not Okay!!
Who is the Person Who Defends Someone in Court?
A Lawyer/Attorney
Who Defends Someone Accused of a Crime?
A Defense Attorney
Pieces of Information Gathered to Prove Someone's Innocence or Guilt
You Always Have to Pay for A Lawyer if You Need or Want One.
Cap!
If You Cannot Afford one, You'll Get A Public Defender
What are the Rules that Say How People Need to Act in Society?
Laws
Who is a Witness?
Someone Who Testifies in Court if They Saw The Crime Happen.
What is Bail?
A Sum of Money Paid to Get Someone Out of Jail.
In what U.S. state is it illegal to lasso a fish?
Texas
You Can Get A Ticket for Not Using Your Turn Signal Even Though No One Is Around
Fact!
Even if you don't see anyone it is unsafe to not use the turn signals and can get a ticket.
What Does it Mean When A Lawyer says "Objection!" in Court?
The Lawyer Disagrees with Something That Was Just Said.
What is a Bailiff?
A Person Who Makes Sure Court Runs Smoothly; Escorts the Accuses and Such.
What is Intent?
Deciding to Break the Law
How many United States Supreme Court Justices are there?
If Someone is Determined Likely to Have Commited a Crime, but There is Still Doubt They Should Be Deemed Guilty Either Way.
Cap!
In Order For Someone to Be Guilty, It Has To Be Beyond A Reasonable Doubt.
The Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches.
What is a Plea Bargain?
Accepting Guilt for a Smaller Charge.
Ex: Theft & Murder, taking Guilt for only the Theft.
Out of These, Which is The Worst Degree of Punishment?
3rd Degree Felony, Misdemeanor, Capital Felony
A Capital Felony is the Most Severe Charge You Can Get.
Usually for Crimes Such as Murder...
You Cannot be Tried for the Same Crime Twice.
Fact!
You Can Only Be Tried for the Same Crime Once