LAW TEST Review

Which type of law is a court deciding if a person is guilty or not guilty of breaking a law?

• civil law

• criminal law

• domestic law

A serious crime is called a

• felony

• misdemeanor

• tort

A fine or short jail time would be given for what type of crime?

• felony

• misdemeanor

What do police need before they can make an arrest?

• belief that a crime was committed

• at least five eye witnesses

• probable cause

What happens after you arrested for a felony?

• given an arraignment

• preliminary hearing takes place

• trial is conducted

At what point is a suspect given an attorney and enters a plea?

• during bail hearing

• during the arraignment

• during the preliminary hearing

• during the trial

When you admit guilt or innocence, you are entering a ..

• plea

• judgement

• admission

What happens after the court date is set?

• arraignment

• verdict is read

• trial is conducted

• appeal

When a court settles a disagreement between two parties this is called _____ law

• juvenile

• criminal

• civil

Why does a person sue?

• recover tax money

• receive insurance benefits

• recover damages or receive compensation