Legal Roles
This person starts a lawsuit because they believe they were harmed
Who is Plaintiff
A written statement that starts a lawsuit. It explains what happened, who’s being blamed, and what the plaintiff wants the court to do.
What is the Complaint?
The usual goal in a civil case
The first step in a criminal case
what is crime allegedly occurs?
Reflecting on the idea of killing, even for one second is called ___
What is premeditation?
This person is the one being sued or accused
Who is Defendant
The punishment a judge gives to someone found guilty of a crime (for example, jail time, community service, or a fine).
What is the sentence?
The standard of proof in civil cases
What is the Preponderance of the Evidence?
They file charges in a criminal case
What is the government/prosecutor?
Decision to kill someone in a cool, calm manner.
What is deliberation?
Who is the Judge?
Money the court orders one side to pay the other to make up for harm or loss.
What are damages?
Instead of going to trial, the parties can choose to do this.
What is settle?
The standard of proof in a criminal case
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
This term means no regard for human life or a wicked heart
What is malice?
A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the evidence and decide the facts of the case (for example, whether someone is guilty or not)
Who is the Jury?
An agreement to plead guilty to a lesser charge.
What is a plea bargain?
The outcomes (how one can be seen)
What is liable or not liable?
What is the possible outcomes/what does a jury decide?
What is the verdict, whether one is guilty or not guilty?
Unintentional death caused by reckless conduct
What is involuntary manslaughter?
This person represents the government in a criminal case
Who is the Prosecutor?
A request asking a higher court to review a lower-court decision.
What is an appeal?
The winning side can usually receive this
What is money or a fair solution?
What is sentencing, incarceration, fines, and/or probation?
The mental state for first-degree murder
What is knowingly, intentionally, or purposefully?