Vocab
What is Criminal Law
Laws that are created to protect society from wrongdoers
Is running a red light a criminal or civil law
It's a criminal law
What step in pretrial only occurs in felony cases
Grand Jury Indictment
In which step in the trial are witnesses called to the stand to give testimony
Presentation of Evidence
What is the highest court in georgia
GA Supreme Court
What is a Delinquent Act
An act committed by a juvenile that would be a criminal offense according to adult law
Is a neighbor putting up a fence on your property Criminal or civil law
It's civil law
Which step in pretrial does a suspect appear before a judge to have charges brought against them
Initial Appearance
In which step in the trial do both attorneys give their final arguments in a case
Closing Statements
What are the 2 purposes of the Judicial Branch
Interpret laws and Administer Justice
What are Capital Crimes
Felonies that can be punishable by death
Is Assault criminal or civil law
It's criminal law
In which step in pretrial does a judge determine if there is probably cause that the suspect was involved with the crime
Preliminary Hearing
In which step in the trial are 12 citizens selected as jurors in a case
Selecting a Jury
All judges are appointed by GA voters except what judges
Juvenile Court Judges
What is a Misdemeonor
A less serious crime usually punishable by fines, community service, probation, and no more then one year of imprisonment
Is child custody and divorces criminal or civil law
It's civil law
In which step in pretrial is the official arrest report taken
Booking
In which step of the trial do attorneys for both sides speak directly to the jury about what they hope to prove
Opening Statements
Who is a defendant
A person sued or being accused of a crime
What is a Felony
A serious crime that is usually punishable by more than one year of imprisonment
Is drunk driving criminal or civil law
It's criminal law
In which step in pretrial is the criminal taken into custody
Arrest
In which step of the trial does the jury determine a verdict
Jury Deliberation and verdict
Who is a prosecutor
A lawyer who presents the case against the accused