Chapter 2
This type of case is brought by the government for violating a law.
What is a criminal case
A written agreement to buy or sell real estate.
What is a purchase contract
The legal document a couple must obtain before getting married.
What is a marriage license
An offer must be communicated, intentional, and this.
What is definite
The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in most states.
What is 0.08%
A lawsuit over a broken contract is a?
What is a civil case
The legal document that proves ownership of real property.
What is a deed
A marriage recognized by the state even without a ceremony or license in certain places.
What is common‑law marriage
Acceptance must mirror the offer exactly
What is the mirror‑image rule
Driving while impaired by marijuana or prescription drugs falls under this category.
What is drug‑impaired driving
This higher standard protects defendants from wrongful conviction.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
The legal process a landlord uses to remove a tenant.
What is eviction
A divorce that does not require proving wrongdoing by either spouse.
What is a no‑fault divorce
When acceptance is made by performing the requested act.
What is unilateral acceptance
Tests like walking in a straight line or standing on one leg.
What are field sobriety tests
The lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case.
Who is the prosecutor
Local rules that determine how land can be used.
What are zoning laws
The financial support one spouse may pay to the other after divorce.
What is alimony
An offer ends if the offeror takes this action before acceptance.
What is revocation
The type of test used to detect drugs in a driver’s system.
What is a blood or urine test
A criminal conviction can result in this long‑term consequence beyond jail or fines.
What is a criminal record
A loan used to purchase real estate.
What is a mortgage
The standard courts use to decide custody arrangements.
What is the best interest of the child
An offer automatically ends if this happens to the offeror or offeree.
What is death or incapacity
A driver convicted of DWI may have their license taken away temporarily.
What is license suspension