AI: Chapter 16

What is the first step in carrying out a civil case?

• Pre-trial hearing

• Trial

• Bringing the suit

• Appeal

During the pre-trial hearing, what is one of the possible outcomes mentioned?

• The case is dismissed by the judge immediately

• Mediation is suggested

• The plaintiff is always found guilty

• The defendant is required to pay immediately

Who decides the outcome of a trial in a civil case?

• The plaintiff only

• The defendant only

• A judge or a jury

• The lawyers

What is the final step in a civil case process?

• Discovery

• Pre-trial hearing

• Trial

• Appeal

What happens if the defendant wins the appeal in a civil case?

• They are automatically considered innocent

• They may reduce or eliminate the money they were ordered to pay

• They are granted a retrial immediately

• They must pay double the costs

What is the first step in carrying out a criminal case?

• Preliminary Hearing

• Indictment

• Arraignment

• Arrest

During which step of a criminal case is the defendant formally charged with a crime?

• Preliminary Hearing

• Indictment

• Arraignment

• Trial

What happens if a defendant pleads guilty during the arraignment?

• The case is dismissed

• They can skip the trial

• They go directly to sentencing

• The preliminary hearing is scheduled

Who makes the decision in a bench trial?

• The jury

• The defense

• The judge

• The prosecution

What is the purpose of cross-examination in a criminal trial?

• To prove the witness's reliability

• To introduce new evidence

• To discredit the witness or show unreliability

• To summarize the case