Year 10 Legal Studies

What happens if you are found guilty in a criminal court case?

• You will be punished with a fine, imprisonment, or community service

• You will be given a warning

• You will be asked to apologize

• You will be given a certificate of good conduct

What does civil law allow a person to do?

• Prosecute criminals

• Bring actions against other people for a civil wrong done to him or her

• Enforce traffic laws

• Conduct criminal investigations

What is usually sought by the wronged party in a civil case?

• Imprisonment

• Damages (money) as compensation

• Community service

• Apology

What is the role of the courts in criminal cases?

• To prosecute the accused

• To defend the accused

• To impose a penalty on a guilty party

• To act as a jury

What is a plaintiff?

• A plaintiff is a judge overseeing the case.
• A plaintiff is a lawyer representing the defendant.
• A plaintiff is the party who brings a case against another in a court of law.
• A plaintiff is a witness providing testimony in court.

What is the "burden of proof" in a court of law?

• The obligation to prove one's case in a court of law.
• The ability to appeal a decision without justification.
• The right to remain silent in court.
• The requirement to present evidence only if requested.

What is the "presumption of innocence"?

• A legal principle that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty.

• It is a principle that allows for immediate arrest without trial.
• The presumption of innocence applies only to civil cases.
• A person is guilty until proven innocent.

Which situation would most likely lead to a criminal trial?

• Two homeowners disagree on the boundary between their properties.
• An auto mechanic ruins a car's engine and refuses to pay for the damage
• A person is caught leaving a store with a watch without paying for it
• A newspaper delivery person accidentally breaks a window.

A crime is...

• Fun

• An act that harms society and is punishable by the state

• Doing something that affects someone's mental state

• An act of defiance against others

A person charged with a criminal offence is called the...

• Persecutor

• Coroner

• Defendant

• Lawyer