Criminal and Civil Law (5.2)

Front

You call in a bomb threat to the school.

Back

Criminal

Front

The party accused of a crime or the subject of a complaint in a lawsuit

Back

defendant

Front

Burden of proof in a criminal case

Back

Beyond a reasonable doubt

Front

A student sends threatening messages to their girlfriend/boyfriend through the internet.

Back

Criminal

Front

A behavior or act declared illegal because government considers it harmful to society.

Back

Crime

Front

A group of laws to settle disagreements between two parties.

Back

Civil law

Front

The neighbors are getting a divorce. Is this a Criminal or Civil matter?

Back

Civil

Front

A major crime, punishable by more than a year in prison.

Back

felony

Front

You are guaranteed a lawyer even if you cannot afford one.

Back

Criminal Law

Front

A typical verdict will consist of monetary damages. Options: Criminal Law, Civil Law

Back

Civil Law