Crime Defined Review

The burden of proof for civil cases is ​ (a)   and the burden of proof for criminal cases is ​ (b)   .

• the preponderance of the evidence
• proof beyond a resonable doubt

Does civil law guarantee the right to a trial by jury and the right to an attorney?

• Yes

• No

• Not sure

Substantive Law dictates​ _​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• what a crime is,
• what the elements of a crime are
• what punishments can be prescribed for crimes
• steps for filing charges and trials
• right to due process

_________ is defined as an illegal action or activity which is punishable by law

Put the Crime Formula in order

• Crime

• Mens Rea

• Causation

• Actus Reus

• Concurrence

How many classes of felonies are there in Virginia?

• 1

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many classes of misdemeanors are there in Virginia?

• 1

• 4

• 6

• 8

Did this Quizizz help you better understand what you learned yesterday?

• Yes

• No