Criminal and Civil Law and steps of adult criminal justice

Criminal and Civil Law and steps of adult criminal justice

Multiple Choice

Quincy receives a ticket for driving 60 mph in a 50 mph zone. All the other cars on the highway were passing him. What kind of law does this involve?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Both civil and criminal law

• Neither civil nor criminal law

Multiple Choice

Paul is shopping at Target. He slips in a puddle caused by a spill that the employees neglected to section off. He sues Target for $30,000 as a result of his injuries caused by the fall. What kind of law is involved?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Both civil and criminal law

• Neither civil nor criminal law

Multiple Choice

What is the end result of a civil trial?

• The responsible party may have to serve time in jail

• The responsible party may have to pay damages (money)

• The defendant can never receive money, even if they win

• The burden of proof must be beyond a reasonable doubt

Multiple Choice

Matt ran a red light and crashed into Bob's car. He received a ticket from the Gwinnett County Police and was sued by Bob for damages to his car. What kind of law is involved?

• Civil Law

• Criminal Law

• Both civil and criminal law

• Neither civil nor criminal law

Multiple Choice

The formal charge against the defendant is called a(n)

• indictment

• acquittal

• arraignment

• plea bargain

Multiple Choice

During what part of a criminal case does the defendant formally hear the charges against him and he/she enters a plea of guilty or not guilty

• Arrest

• Sentencing

• Arraignment

• Pretrial motions

Multiple Choice

What happens to bail money if the person is found not guilty?

• He gets it back

• The court keeps it

Multiple Choice

If a trial was biased or tainted in some way, the losing party might take this step after the trial is over

• Complain to the jury

• Demand compensation

• Write to the President

• Appeal to a higher court

Multiple Choice

Bail is

• Sum of money deposited to guarantee a Defendant will come to court

• Property pledged to guarantee a Defendant will come to court

• Both A and B

Multiple Choice

What is the fourth step in a criminal case?

• Trial occurs
• Arraignment
• Arrest happens
• Jail/Bail