Criminal/Civil Law

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Which type of case deals with a court determining if a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty? Options: juvenile case, criminal case, civil case, domestic case

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criminal case

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A serious crime is referred to as a . . .

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felony

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What is the judge or jury's decision in a civil case called?

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ruling

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The suspect was arrested for a felony. What will happen next to the suspect in the criminal case procedures?

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they go to arraignment

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What is meant by entering a plea?

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admitting guilt or innocence

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After a court date is set, what is the next step in a criminal case? Options: arrest is made, arraignment is held, trial is conducted, appeal to higher court

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trial is conducted

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During this part of the criminal case proceedings, probable cause is reviewed, the defendant is given an attorney, and a plea is entered.

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arraignment

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What is the correct order of a felony case? 1. preliminary hearing 2. arrest 3. sentencing 4. arraignment 5. trial

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2, 4, 1, 5, 3

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The money the accused person can pay to the court to guarantee he will show up for trial is called...

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bail

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In a MISDEMEANOR criminal case, what happens after the arraignment?

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a trial date is set and a trial is conducted