civil law
what is a wrong called in civil court?
what is a tort
at what age can be intoxicated in public?
when is never
when do police have to read your miranda rights
what is when youre arrested
this type crime is punishable by more than 1 year in prison
what is a felony
This actor's defamation lawsuit against his ex-wife made headlines in 2022
who is Johnny Depp
What is the legal term for the failure to act with reasonable care, resulting in harm to another person?
what is negligence
the term for someone who helps commit a crime but doesn’t directly carry it out.
what is an accomplice
In what situation can police search a person’s bag without a warrant?
what is probable cause or consent?
this is the lawer representing the government/ the people in a criminal trial
who is the prosecuter
“If the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit” was famously said during this trial.
what is OJ simpson
The person bringing a lawsuit in a civil case is called this.
who is the plantif
What is the difference between first-degree and second-degree murder?
what is premeditation
Under what condition can a police officer perform a “stop and frisk” on someone without a warrant or probable cause?
what is reasonable suspicion
This is the name for negotiations between a prosecutor and defendant to resolve a case without trial
what is a plea bargain
In the romanic comedy "legally blonde" Elle woods attends which school
what is Harvard Law School?
What is the process of resolving a civil dispute outside of court through negotiation or mediation called?
What is alternative dispute resolution?
What is the crime of unlawfully entering a building with the intent to commit a crime?
what is buglary
What type of private property can police search without a warrant if they have probable cause?
what are vehicles
what do the terms Actus Reus and Mens Rea mean when refering to a crime?
what are guilty act (action) and guilty mind (intent)
what is the name of the famous lawyer in the TV show suits
who is Harvey spector
In cases of defamation, what is the specific term for false statements made in writing or print that damage someone’s reputation?
What is libel?
what elements are needed for social hosting?
what is underage alcohol/substance use, loud and unruly behavior
What legal principle protects you from being tried twice for the same crime?
what is double jepardy
This Latin phrase means "you have the body" and refers to a court order to bring a prisoner before the judge.
what is habeas corpus
In the TV drama "How to get away with murder" how does Annalise Keating often refer to her "Intro to criminal law class?"
What is How to Get Away with Murder?