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WorksheetsCriminal and Civil Law and Procedure
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Investigation is the first step in a trial procedure?
True
False
What are the two remedies available in a civil lawsuit?
Jail, Damages
Damages, Probation
Damages, Injunction
Injunction, Fine
Compensatory damages are meant to place the injured party in the position he/she was in prior to the _______.
Incident
Accident
Injury/Loss
Trial
A trial begins with
Opening statement
Subpoena
Complaint
Motion
A Summons and Complaint is filed by the
Plaintiff
Defendant
An injury or loss can occur from an act or an omission?
True
False
Punitive damages are generally only awarded in an ___________ tort case.
Negligence
Accidental
Intentional
Crazy
Voir dire is
Process of examining jurors
The final verdict in a trial
The trial process
Verdict direct
Who gives jury instructions about the law?
Plaintiff
Defendant
Law clerk
Judge
Attorney's can charge an hourly rate plus a percentage of the monetary damage award/settlement?
True
False
The two types of damages are _____________ and punitive
Voluntary
Intentional
Compensatory
Compulsive
Which of the following is NOT an example of compensatory damages?
Loss of wages
Medical fees
Money for pain and suffering
Award to punish
An injunction is
Monetary award
Court Order for a person to do or not to do something
Where two roads meet
Compensatory damages
Which of the following is NOT a defense in a criminal case?
Immunity
Self-defense
Criminal insanity
All of the above are defenses in a criminal case.
Any penalty provided by law and imposed by a court is
Punishment
Crime
Misdemeanor
Felony
A Subpoena is given to a _____________ to ensure they will appear in court to testify.
Plaintiff
Defendant
Witness
Juror
Each party, or their attorney, must give a _________ at the conclusion of the trial.
Prize
Verdict
Jury instruction
Closing statement
What is the first step in the trial process?
Preparation for trial
Crime or injury is committed
Investigation
Opening statement
Which offense is the most serious?
Felony
Misdemeanor
Bail is
Sum of money deposited to guarantee a Defendant will come to court
Property pledged to guarantee a Defendant will come to court
Both A and B
