laws
What is the difference between a felony and misdemeanor?
Severe vs less severe crimes and jail time served.
How many jurors serve on a court?
12
What do the police need (almost) every time they want to enter a persons property/conduct searches?
A warrant.
What famous exam do law students have to pass in order to become attorneys?
The bar.
Federal law always overpowers….
state law.
In criminal proceedings, there is the defense and the _______.
Prosecution.
To sign contracts of give legal consent a person must be….
18 years of age and of sound mind(mentally incapable)
What exam do law students take to apply to law school?
The LSAT.
What is the difference between assault and battery?
What do prosecutors have to prove to the jury in criminal court?
That the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The defense and prosecution negotiate a deal where the defendant pleads guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence or other concessions.
Plea deal/bargain
How many years of law school is typically required?
At least 3 years.
fundamental rights and freedoms that are protected by the Constitution
Civil liberties.
What is it called when the jury cannot come to a unanimous decision?
A hung jury.
Who picks the jury in court?
The attorneys.
What law school did Mike Ross attend in the legal drama, suits?
He didn’t.
There is a limit of time for when legal proceedings can be started after an event happens, what is this called?
Statute of limitations.
what do attorneys have to prove in civil court?
Preponderance of the evidence, meaning the plaintiffs claim is more valid than not.
a legal document that requires a person or entity to appear in court or produce documents for a legal proceeding is called….
A subpoena
What is the specific degree needed to practice law in the us?
Juris Doctor(J.D)