Unit 10 vocab Review Part A

What is a "misdemeanor" in legal terms?

• A serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison

• A minor crime usually punishable by a fine or less than a year in jail

• A civil wrong that causes harm to another person

• A legal document ordering someone to attend court

Who is the "plaintiff" in a legal case?

• The person accused of a crime

• The person who brings a case against another in a court of law

• The judge overseeing the case

• The lawyer defending the accused

What is a "plea bargain"?

• A trial where the defendant pleads not guilty

• An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge

• A legal document ordering someone to attend court

• A process of selecting a jury

What does "prosecution" refer to in a criminal case?

• The defense team representing the accused

• The legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge

• The process of selecting a jury

• The final decision made by a judge

What is "sentencing" in the context of a legal trial?

• The process of selecting a jury

• The final decision made by a judge regarding the punishment of a convicted person

• The act of bringing a case to court

• The negotiation of a plea bargain

What are "statutory crimes"?

• Crimes that are not written in law but are recognized by courts

• Crimes defined by written laws or statutes

• Civil wrongs that cause harm to another person

• Legal documents ordering someone to attend court

What is the "Statute of Limitations"?

• A law that sets the maximum time after an event within which legal proceedings may be initiated

• A legal document ordering someone to attend court

• A process of selecting a jury

• A minor crime usually punishable by a fine or less than a year in jail

What is a "subpoena"?

• A minor crime usually punishable by a fine or less than a year in jail

• A legal document ordering someone to attend court

• A civil wrong that causes harm to another person

• An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge

What is a "tort" in legal terms?

• A serious crime punishable by more than a year in prison

• A civil wrong that causes harm to another person

• A legal document ordering someone to attend court

• The process of selecting a jury

What is "voir dire"?

• The process of selecting a jury

• A legal document ordering someone to attend court

• A minor crime usually punishable by a fine or less than a year in jail

• The final decision made by a judge regarding the punishment of a convicted person