Criminal Law
The punishment usually involved with a criminal case.
What is prison/jail?
The punishment involved in Civil Cases.
What is a fine?
Laws dealing with minors that are usually more lenient?
What are Juvenile Laws?
A major criminal charge (murder, rape, arson, etc.) that has a hefty prison sentence.
What is a felony?
When someone is sued for damages (either personal, property, or emotional) as a result of a crime or altercation.
What is a lawsuit?
Law that deals with court marshals, soldier punishment, and inter-military disputes.
What is Military Law?
A minor criminal charge (theft, possession, assault with no weapon) that can have jail time but usually has probation or some other form of rehabilitation.
What is a misdemeanor?
Divorce, Child Custody, Lawsuits, Torts, and results of damages.
What are examples of Civil Law?
The very first part of the courtroom process, when your crimes are told to you and you enter a plea.
What is an arraignment?
When a jury can not reach a unanimous decision of guilty or not guilty.
What is a hung jury?
A wrongful action in a civil courtroom. Can be neglect, damages, or injury.
What is a tort?
The amendment that protects you from self incrimination on the stand. Also, from double jeopardy.
What is the 5th Amendment?
A deal that can be offered by the prosecutor to reduce time served for a confession of guilt to some of the crime without a trial.
What is a Plea Bargain?
The person being sued in a civil courtroom.
Who is the defendant?
The Amendment that makes it so your bail can't be excessive compared to the crime committed.
What is the 8th Amendment?