Civil Law
Solving Disagreement
What is the main purpose of criminal law: to punish offenders or to solve private disputes?
To punish offenders
This is the term for when someone claims they were somewhere else when the crime happened. What is this person called?
Alibi
This American singer and actor, known as the “King of Pop,” was acquitted in 2005 of child molestation charges in a highly publicized trial. Who is this celeberity?
Micheal Jackson
If someone slips on a wet floor in a store and sues the owner for medical bills, this type of law governs the case. What type of law would be applied here?
Tort Law
Do civil cases usually end with someone going to jail or paying money?
Paying money
In a criminal case, what is the government's lawyer called?
Prosecutor/ Crown
This is what a witness promises to tell in court— “the whole truth and nothing but the truth.”
An Oath
In 2009, this Kardashian/Jenner family member was the victim of a high-profile robbery in Paris, where masked gunmen stole millions in jewelry while she was held at gunpoint. Which Kardashian/Jenner was held?
Kim Kardashian
If two people argue about money or property, is that civil or criminal law?
Civil Law
In a civil law case, who is the person making the complaint called? (the one who started the case)
Plaintiff
In criminal law, this is the term that describes a guilty state of mind or intent required to commit many crimes. What is this term called?
Mens Rea
The constitutional protection that prevents a person from being prosecuted twice for the same offense after either an acquittal or a conviction. What is this legal term called?
Double Jeopardy
In 2022, an actor took his ex-spouse to court for defamation over a newspaper article that said he was abusive, and the jury gave him millions in damages. Who were the 2 people involved in this case?
Johny Depp & Amber Heard
In law enforcement, this legal document authorizes police to search a person, place, or vehicle for evidence of a crime. What is this document called?
Search Warrant
If someone signs a contract and doesn’t follow it, what area of civil law does that fall under?
Contract Law
In a criminal trial, which party must prove the defendant’s guilt, and what is the standard they must meet?
The prosecution must prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
This type of evidence includes objects you can touch, like a weapon, clothing, or documents. What is it called?
Physical Evidence
In the 1990s, this former NFL star was acquitted in a highly publicized trial for the murders of his ex-wife and her friend, though later found liable in a civil wrongful-death case. Who is this person?
OJ Simpson
This artist faced lawsuits from hundreds of attendees and their families after a 2021 Houston music festival ended in a crowd surge that resulted in 10 deaths from compression asphyxia. Who is this artist?
Travis Scott
If a person wants the court to order someone to do or stop doing something, what type of remedy is this?
Injuction
What is it called when an accused person says they are “not guilty,” and the case goes to trial?
Entering a plea of not guilty (leading to a trial)
This term describes evidence obtained illegally by police, which cannot be used in court. What is this term?
Inadmissible Evidence
In 2025, a high-profile lawsuit involving a Hollywood actor and two prominent celebrities accused them of defamation and harassment, claiming a public smear campaign damaged his reputation and seeking damages of $400 million. Who is the celebrity suing?
Justin Baldoni
Approximately how much money is spent on running jails (Per Prisoner)? (You can answer in an estimate.)
$ 150,500 per year (Per Prisoner)