Forensic Science & The U.S. Court System

Forensic Science & The U.S. Court System

Introduction to Courts

Multiple Choice

Which system of guilt does the U.S. criminal court use?

• Guilty until proven innocent

• Innocent until proven guilty

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a function of the court system?

• Administer justice

• Determine fault

• Create legislation

• Settle disputes

Multiple Choice

Raul accuses Jorge of causing him emotional damage when Jorge shared a video of Raul playing baseball badly. Raul decides to bring a case against Jorge. What type of court case would this be?

• Civil court case

• Criminal court case

Multiple Choice

Raul accuses Jorge of causing him emotional damage when Jorge shared a video of Raul playing baseball badly. Raul decides to bring a case against Jorge.

What word would describe Raul in this scenario?

• Defendant

• Prosecutor

• Defense

• Plaintiff

Open Ended

EXIT TICKET:

Why do you think it is important for forensic scientists to understand how the court system functions?