Understanding Legal Terms

Who brings a case against another in a civil court?

• Plaintiff

• Bailiff

• Judge

• Defendant

What is the role of a defendant in a legal case?

• The defendant is the person accused of a crime in a legal case.

• The defendant is the judge overseeing the case.

• The defendant is the lawyer representing the prosecution.

• The defendant is a witness providing testimony.

Who initiates and conducts criminal proceedings?

• The defense attorney

• The prosecutor or district attorney

• The judge

• The police officer

What is a trial?

• A trial is a type of medical examination.

• A trial is a cooking competition.

• A trial is a formal legal proceeding to resolve disputes or determine guilt.

• A trial is a form of entertainment like a play.

What does a verdict represent in a trial?

• A suggestion made by a lawyer during the trial.

• The formal decision made by a jury or judge in a trial.

• The evidence presented by the prosecution.

• The opening statement given by the defense attorney.

What is the difference between a judgment and a verdict?

• A judgment is an informal opinion; a verdict is a legal document.

• A judgment is a formal decision by a court; a verdict is the decision made by a jury or judge regarding a specific case.

• A judgment is a decision made by a lawyer; a verdict is a public announcement.

• A judgment is the final ruling in an appeal; a verdict is the initial ruling in a trial.

What does it mean to acquit someone?

• To declare someone not guilty of a crime.

• To sentence someone to community service.

• To find someone guilty of a crime.

• To release someone from prison without charges.

What does it mean to convict someone?

• To find someone guilty of a crime.

• To charge someone with a crime.

• To investigate a crime scene.

• To release someone from prison.

What is a sentence in legal terms?

• A sentence refers to the duration of a trial in court.

• A sentence is a formal judgment or decision by a court regarding a convicted individual's punishment.

• A sentence is a statement made by a lawyer during a negotiation.

• A sentence is a type of legal document used to file a lawsuit.

What is the purpose of an appeal?

• The purpose of an appeal is to seek a review and correction of a lower court's decision.

• To request a new trial without any grounds.

• To file a lawsuit against a party.

• To change the laws governing the case.