Civil Law 1
What is civil law?
Laws that revolve around the private rights of individuals
Who is the plaintiff in the context of court?
The person injured
What does "strict liability" mean?
You're responsible for your actions regardless of intent.
Crime can be describe as what?
An unlawful act that is worthy of punishment.
Are their different levels of crimes?
Yes
If individuals need to resolve a civil dispute, what is it called?
Civil Litigation
Who is the defendant?
The alleged wrong doer
What are you awarded if you win a civil case?
Damages
What is the second highest level of crime?
Misdemeanors
What is an example of criminal procedure?
Being read your rights during arrest.
What is jurisdiction?
The authority to make legal decisions on specific cases.
The plaintiff must prove what in order to win?
He needs to prove damage was done.
What does the burden of production mean?
Evidence must be shown.
What is an example of a felony?
Arson
What is deterrence intended to do?
Scare an individual or society as a whole.
What is the meaning of the "burden of proof"?
The party's obligation to prove their claim or defense.
What is Criminal Law?
Rights and obligations of individuals in society.
What is incapacitation meant to do?
Remove an individual from society.
What is an example of direct evidence?
A photo or video of someone committing the crime.
What is an example of circumstantial evidence?
Seeing an individual leave the scene of a crime.