Criminal vs Torts

Can their be a judge for both criminal and civil law?

• Yes

• No

Which has a prosecution and defense team?

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• both

Which cases can lead to jail time as punishment

• Criminal cases

• Civil cases

• both

Is libel written or spoken defamation?

• written

• spoken

Is slander written or oral defamation?

• Written

• Oral

What is not guilty by reason of duress

• you were underage

• self defense

• you were threated and feared for your life

Which 2 principals does torts law weigh?

• Plaintiff & Deffendant

• Liability & Negligence

• Neither

Tort/Civil cases are usually settled with money but if they can't come to an agreement can the case go to trial?

• Yes

• No

There are 3 categories of torts...which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Strict Liability

• Negligent Torts

• Intentional Torts

• Involuntary Torts

Compensatory damages is awarded to the plaintiff to make up for damages. What is punitive damages?

• awarded to the jury for helping settle the case

• awarded to punish the defendant for their bad behavior

• awarded to the attorneys for helping settle the case