I love legal English
a person locked in jail or prison
inmate
the person who the crime is against
victim
a small crime
misdemeanor
a large major crime
felony
someone who saw a crime
witness
This means that the defendant was found NOT guilty.
acquittal
Which country started the tradition of putting up a Christmas tree?
A) Germany
B) Italy
C) Austria
Germany
Decides what the facts are and what the remedy, or solution, should be ...
judge or jury
This means the defendant was found guilty.
conviction
When you settle an end of a marriage in court.
divorce
You need this to search a person's home.
warrant
These are the two most popular Christmas colors after red and green.
silver and gold
Christmas task ;)
Name the movie about a child fighting off burglars with traps in his home.
Home alone.
Who sang the most famous Christmas song, 'All I want for Christmas is you.'
Mariah Carey
A contract where a promise is exchanged for a promise
bilateral contract
When a decision has been made about whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
verdict
Civil laws involve subjects such as. (Give at least 4)
What is property, divorce, contracts, wills, personal injury, bankruptcy, employment, agriculture, and taxes.
A deal between the defendant, the defense attorney, and the prosecuting attorney that the defendant will plead guilty in exchange for a more lenient sentence.
plea bargain
The defendant's right to have everything he/she says to the defense attorney kept secret.
confidentiality
Christmas task ;)
The country with the largest export of Christmas trees?
A) Russia
B) Canada
C) Egypt
Canada
Christmas task :)
Where the greeting "Mele Kalikimaka" is used on Christmas?
a) Hawaii
b) Japan
c) China
Hawaii
the right to not answer any of the police's questions
right to remain silent
A sentence where a convicted defendant can stay out of jail but has to follow the judge's rules for a period of time.
a probation
Christmas task ;)
The name of a famous Russian Christmas ballet?
The Nutcracker.
What are the requirements for all contracts?
Offer and Acceptance
Consideration