Wrongful act that results in harm or injury to another and leads to civil liability.
Tort
100
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th
100
Jim yells at Tom that he's gonna hit him in the head with a bat. What has been committed.
Assault
100
If Matt kills Jack, Matt has committed a?
Felony
100
What does law enforcement need so they can search a particular property?
Search warrant
200
Unexcused, harmful, or offensive physical contact with another that is intentionally performed
Batter
200
This amendment guarantees a speedy trial, a trial by jury, a public trial, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to a lawyer at various stages in some proceedings.
6th
200
Jim actually hits Tom in the head with the bat. What has been committed?
Battery
200
Jenna commits a crime and can either be fined or put in jail for up to a year. What type of crime has she committed?
Misdemeanor
200
In a criminal case, the prosecutor must prove its case _______ __ ________ ________
Beyond a reasonable doubt
300
Defamation in oral form
Slander
300
This amendment requires that no person be required to be a witness against himself
5th
300
John intentionally punches Mark and breaks his nose. Mark wants to sue to recover damages. In this case, John is the
Tortfeasor
300
Will is caught jaywalking. What type of crime would this be?
Petty Offense
300
These damages are awarded in hopes to punish the wrongdoer and deter others from doing something similar
Punitive Damages
400
The purchase or sale of securities on the basis of inside information
Insider Trading
400
This amendment states that no one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process law
5th
400
Carl goes on the radio and starts to say lies about a celebrity and hurts their reputation. What type of defamation is this?
Slander
400
Don sets fire to the building in which he works. Don has committed?
Arson
400
What is the best defense to a defamation charge?
The truth
500
The fifth amendment requirement that prohibits a person from being tried twice for the same criminal offense
Double Jeopardy
500
This amendment prohibits excessive bail/fines and cruel and unusual punishment
8th
500
Richard, a man with a medical background see's a man in distress laying on the ground. Richard goes to help save the man. A few days later Richard finds out the man wants to sue him. What is Richard protected by?
Good Samaritan Act
500
Without Laura knowing, Caroline signs a check made out to Laura and tries to cash it. Caroline has committed?
Forgery
500
William borrows Michael's laptop. When Michael asks for it back, William says he gave it to his friend to have. In this instance, what has occurred?