Criminal Law
What is the burden of proof in a criminal case?
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
What is the primary goal of civil law?
To resolve disputes and provide compensation to the injured party.
What is the role of a sports agent?
To represent athletes in negotiations for contracts and endorsements.
What is a misdemeanor?
A less serious crime punishable by less than one year in jail.
Who has the burden of proof in a civil case?
The plaintiff
What is the role of arbitration in sports disputes?
To resolve disputes outside of court, often through a neutral third party.
What are the potential sentences for felony convictions?
Imprisonment for more than one year, fines, or both.
What is the difference between tort and contract?
Tort law deals with civil wrongs not arising from contracts, while contract law deals with breaches of agreements
What legal issues often arise in sports injuries?
Liability for negligence, waivers, and insurance claims.
What is double jeopardy?
The constitutional protection against being tried for the same crime twice
What are damages in civil law?
Monetary compensation awarded to a party for loss or injury.
How does the law address doping in sports?
Through regulations and sanctions imposed by sporting bodies and legal penalties.
What are the rights of the accused in a criminal trial?
Right to a fair trial, right to remain silent, right to an attorney, etc.
What is negligence in civil law?
A commission or omission to exercise the care that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in similar circumstances.
What is assault in sport law?
An act that intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence in breach of the rules