CE10 1.0

In a ___________ the court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not of a misdemeanor or a felony.

• civil case

• criminal case

• Judge Judy case

In a ____________ , a court settles a disagreement between two parties to recover damages or receive compensation.

• civil case

• criminal case

• felony case

• misdemeanor case

A serious crime, such as arson, kidnapping, etc would be considered a(n)___________

• misdemeanor

• felony

A reasonable belief that a person may have broken the law

• civil

• probable cause

• criminal

• judicial review

What does it mean to be convicted of a crime?

• found not guilty

• found guilty

• judge couldn't reach a decision

The plaintiff is the person that___________

• brings the charges

• defends themselves against the charges

• rules in the case

What is an arraignment?

• a place to appeal a guilty verdict

• the scene of the arrest

• a formal hearing to review probable cause, appoint an attorney and enter a plea

Select EACH procedure in a criminal case.

• A person may be arrested if the police have probable cause

• The accused may be sent to jail or released on bail

• An arraignment is held

• A court date is set and a trial conduced

Select EACH example of a felony.

• arson

• murder

• traffic ticket(speeding)

• kidnapping

What would be an example of compensation in a civil case? Select all correct.

• a company is ordered to pay a homeowner for a poor job installing a pool

• a company must return money to 20 customers who received broken iphones in the mail

• a company is found guilty of overcharging and nothing is done about it