What is a verdict?

What is a verdict?

• The final statement of the terms of a transaction or agreement

• The finding of fact requiring an order to make it happen (guilty or not guilty in criminal cases and verdict for plaintiff or verdict for defendant in civil cases)

• A preliminary examination of the validity of a document before it is accepted as authentic

• The process of questioning potential jurors to determine their suitability for jury service

What are civil cases?

• Cases that involve the government accusing an individual of a crime.

• All legal proceedings which are not criminal actions.

• Disputes between private parties over property or contracts.

• Legal proceedings that involve minor offenses only.

What is a Criminal Case?

• A legal proceeding involving a private dispute between individuals.

• A legal proceeding involving a public wrong, a crime for which the defendant is found guilty and could receive a fine or be ordered to jail/prison.

• A documentary about crime investigation.

• A television drama series about law enforcement.

What is a judgment in legal terms?

• A) A lawyer's argument in a trial

• B) A court order following a verdict

• C) A witness's statement during a hearing

• D) The process of selecting a jury

What are jury instructions?

• The verdict made by the jury.

• The laws provided to the jury by the judge that the jury must follow in making their decision (verdict).

• The selection process of jury members.

• The final statement made by the defense attorney.

What is the degree of proof required to prevail in a civil action?

• Absolute certainty

• Preponderance of the Evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

• Clear and convincing evidence

What is required to prove guilt in a criminal action according to the standard "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"?

• A) A moderate degree of proof

• B) The lowest degree of proof

• C) The highest degree of proof

• D) No proof is required

How must the evidence be in order to meet the "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt" standard?

• A) Slightly convincing

• B) Weighty enough to exclude reasonable doubt

• C) Insufficient to make a decision

• D) Only based on circumstantial evidence

What can be considered as evidence in a case?

• Only documents

• Only objects

• Only blood samples

• Records, documents, objects, blood samples, etc.

Why might one of the parties object to certain evidence being seen or heard by the Judge or Jury?

• Because the evidence is irrelevant to the case

• Because the evidence is too complicated

• Because the evidence is hearsay or a rumor

• Because the evidence is too lengthy to present