Law and Criminal Justice Careers

A __________ is a public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.

• Jury

• Firefighter

• EMT

• Judge

The term Jury is defined as:

• A group of persons sworn to give a verdict or decision based on facts presented in a court

• A lawyer's protest about a question asked by the opposing attorney.

• The person or company against whom a claim or charge is brought in court

• A person who commits an illegal or criminal act

A Corrections Officer can be described as:

• A pledge to tell the truth in court

• A law enforcement officer who gathers and reports facts compiles evidence and locates witnesses in legal matters in which the United States is or may be a party in interest.

• an officer responsible for the custody, safety, security, and supervision of inmates in a prison or any other correctional facility.

• Someone who gives advice to people about the law and speaks for them in court

A ____________ is a lawyer who works for the government and brings accused persons to trial (same as prosecution).

• Judge

• Justice of the Peace

• District Attorney

• Tax Attorney

Forensic Science is the scientific method used to gather and examine the physical evidence used in court.

• True

• False

Work to enforce laws on a local, state, or federal level while protecting the lives of citizens

• Private Investigator

• Police Officer

• Medical Examiner

• Lawyer

Which one of these if not a pathway for Law and Public Safety?

• Law Enforcement Services
• Legal Services
• Construction Services
• Correction Services

Which of these careers is in the Law and Public Safety career cluster?

• Criminal Investigator/Detective
• Paramedic
• Dentist
• Construction Worker

The 3 Types of Law Enforcement are Local, State, & _________

• Universe

• Rebel Alliance

• Federal

• Star Command

Typically work for private citizens, attorneys, and businesses. Aid in cases on the local, state, and federal level and are a crucial member in investigating legal, financial, and criminal cases, as well as locating missing persons.

• Private Investigator

• Personal Defense Lawyer

• Paralegal

• Drug Enforcement Agent