Criminal Law

A/an _____ is usually punishable by a fine and/or less than one year in jail.

• Felony

• Misdemeanor

• Infraction

• Crime

An individual being charged with a crime is a...

• Defendant

• Plaintiff

• Lawyer

• Prosecutor

A government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state is a...

• Defense Attorney

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Plaintiff

A court proceeding during which the formal charges are read is a/an...

• Arraignment

• Preliminary Hearing

• Bail

• Indictment

A court command requiring the recipient to testify in court or provide documents to the court is a...

• Subpoena

• Indictment

• Voir Dire

• Summons

In a criminal case, how many jurors must decide whether a defendant is guilty?

• Majority of the jurors

• The jury must be unanimous

• Only one of the jurors

• At least half of them

Which of the following is not an example of a criminal law?

• A person charged with running a red light

• A person sued a company due to negligence

• A person accused of a felony

• A person accused of a misdemeanor

What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Preponderance of evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Reasonable person test

A crime is an offense against an individual.

• True

• False

The purpose of a _____ is to determine if there is sufficient evidence to charge a suspect.

• Grand jury

• Jury

• Defendant

• All of the above