Law Basics
What are three essential elements of a contract?
What is, Offer, acceptanc, and consideration
Is the burden of proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” used in both criminal and civil cases?
what is No. The “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard is used only in criminal cases.
What do we call a crime that involves taking someone’s property without their permission
What is theft ?
You file this when you believe someone has wronged you and you want the court to make it right
What is a lawsuit
What document starts a civil lawsuit?
A complaint
What is hearsay?
What is, an out of court statement offered in court to prove the truth of the matter asserted in the statement.
In a civil case, is the plaintiff responsible for proving their case?
what is Yes. the burden of proof in a civil trial rests on the plaintiff, who must prove their case by “Preponderance of the evidence” .
What is a crime when someone sets fire to property?
What is arson?
If someone damages your property or injures you by accident you can sue them for this
what are damages (or compensation)
Which amendment gives the accused the right to an attorne?
The 6th amendment
What are the 4 main sources of law in the united states?
What is constitutions, statutes , regulations, and case law
Can a defendant be forced to testify in court?
What is Only in a Civil case not a Criminal case
When a person takes another’s identity to commit fraud
What is identity theft?
When both sides agree to resolve the case before trial, it’s called this
What is a settlement
In a criminal case, what must be proven “beyond a re doubt“?
Guilt
What is the main goal of criminal law?
what is Punishment, Protection, and Prevention
What is the “burden of proof“ in criminal law called
Beyond a reasonable doubt
A white-collar crime involves dishonest business practices to gain money or power
What is fraud?
This term means a persons responsibility for causing harm in a civil case
what is a liability
Who brings the case in a civil trial?
The plaintiff
Who brings the case in civil law?
What is the defendant
Who are all of the government officials (hint: it’s 7)
What is the Judge, Prosecutor, Jury, Court clerk, Deputy, Court officer, Us Marshals
What is manslaughter?
You can’t actually sue someone just because they hurt your feelings unless is causes this legally recognized har,
what is emotional distress
Who brings the charges in a criminal case?
The prosecutor or district attorney