Crime
Jaywalking is consider under what classification of crime
misdemeanor
The bill of rights is
1st ten amendments
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What's a plea bargain?
an agreement between prosecution and defense on a guilty plea for concessions
What is discovery?
The initial stage of a lawsuit where parties exchange information and evidence
Nonviolent, fraud-related acts in a business setting, like embezzlement or tax evasion
White Collar Crime
The 1st amendment is .....
Freedom of religion
What's a Felony
the most serious classification of crime with the most severe penalties
Someone who disobeys a court order or disrupts proceedings
Contempt of Court
Types of damages in tort cases: compensatory, nominal, and this type meant to punish egregious conduct.
punitive damages
Offering or receiving something of value to influence a person in a position of trust, often a government official.
Bribery
What year did the bill of rights get ratified
1791
What is a misdemeanor
a less serious crime, typically punishable by less than a year in prison
what does probable cause mean?
a reasonable belief that a person has committed a crime
In a defamation claim, what two elements must a plaintiff typically prove?
False statement (about the plaintiff) and publication to a third party causing reputational harm; often also fault (negligence or actual malice) and damages
Premeditated, planned killing, or murder during another serious crime (robbery, arson).
1st degree murder
Which of the following is not in the bill of rights freedom of speech, freedom of religion, right to vote regardless of race or right to bear arms
Right to Vote
What's a tort
A civil wrong that causes someone else to suffer loss or harm
Questioning potential jurors to determine suitability
Voir Dire
A court order that to attend court, if ignored by a witness, could result in jail time
Subpoena
This Federal statute prohibits individuals associated with an enterprise from engaging in a pattern of racketeering activity. Ex: Diddy caught a .....
RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act )
What is the 6th amendment?
right to a speedy trial
the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
Civil Law
What's the difference between verdict and sentence.
Verdict is the jury's formal decision on guilt whereas sentence is the punishment imposed
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