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WorksheetsP2 Crim v Civ
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 4hrs 0mins
George is on trial for criminal assault. What is the burden of proof the prosecutor will have to meet in this case?
By a preponderance of the evidence
More likely than not
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Felonies and misdemeanors
Kramer sues Jerry for breaking a contract with him. What is the burden of proof that Kramer must meet for Jerry to be liable?
By a preponderance of the evidence
98% sure
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Felonies and misdemeanors
If a jury finds in favor of the plaintiff in a civil case, the jury has decided the defendant is:
Guilty
Not guilty
Liable
Not liable
If a jury finds in favor of the prosecutor in a criminal case, the jury has decided the defendant is:
Guilty
Not guilty
Liable
Not liable
True or False: Felonies are serious civil cases.
True
False
True or False: A misdemeanor will earn a defendant more prison time than a felony.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT an example of civil law?
Matt asks you to draft a contract for the sale of his home.
Carrie uses a baseball bat to destroy Bo’s car. The state brings charges against Carrie.
Jamie is fired from Target. She claims it is because she is pregnant. She sues Target.
Daylon drafts a will for Yolanda.
Which of the following is an example of civil law?
Jordan burns down Cheryl’s shed. The state charges Jordan with arson.
River is arrested on drug charges.
Donald kills Daisy in a fit of rage. The state charges Donald with murder.
Louisville hires Bob’s Street Sweepers to clean residential roads. Bob’s street sweeper side-swipes Randy’s parked car. Randy wants the city to pay to fix his car.
Which of the following is NOT a party or attorney representing a party in a criminal case?
prosecutor
defendant
witness
public defender
Which of the following is NOT involved in a civil case?
prosecutor
defendant
plaintiff
client
Who brings (files) a civil action?
prosecutor
defendant
witness
plaintiff
Who brings (files) a criminal action?
prosecutor
plaintiff
defendant
witness
True or False: In a criminal case, the defendant has the burden of proving he is not guilty.
True
False
If a defendant is found guilty in a criminal case, which of the following is NOT a potential result ?
prison
fine
death penalty
all of the above are potential results in a criminal case
If a defendant is found liable in a civil case, which of the following is NOT a potential result?
prison
money damages
an injunction
all of the above are potential results in a civil case
Why do we have a different burden of proof in criminal and civil cases?
Because criminal cases are easier to investigate than civil cases.
Because civil cases are not important.
Because more is at stake, specifically someone’s freedom, in a criminal case.
Because more is at stake, specifically someone’s money, in a civil case
