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WorksheetsIntroduction to Criminal Law
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 16mins
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
Criminal law prevents people from violating laws and punishes those who do violate the law
False
True
Which of the following are the branches of Public Law?
Constitutional Law and Criminal Law
Trust and Criminal Law
Contract Law and Law of Torts
Law of Torts and Constitutional Law
A punishable offense against society is called a
Civil
Criminal
Crime
Common
Retribution
an eye for an eye
to discourage offenders
protection
reformation
Deterrence
an eye for an eye
to discourage offenders
protection
reformation
Rehabilitation
an eye for an eye
to discourage offenders
protection
reformation
What Is A Criminal Law?
a war between citizens of the same country
a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.
the law as established by the outcome of former cases.
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has a long snout, an acute sense of smell,
Categories of Crime/Offences
Against persons, properties and public order
Against persons, houses and law
Against persons, properties and relationships
Against persons only
Convictions
Release from the prosecution.
Result of successful prosecution.
Release from the charge.
The charged suspect of the crime.
Acquittal
Release from the prosecution.
Result of successful prosecution.
Release from the charge.
The charged suspect of the crime.
Accused
Release from the prosecution.
Result of successful prosecution.
Release from the charge.
The charged suspect of the crime.
Prima facie
at first sight
primary fact
unsubstantiated claim
primary authority
Retaliate against the wrongdoer for what he has committed
Retribution
Deterrence
Incapacitation
Rehabilitation
Who is the person against whom the crime has been committed?
Victim
Defendant
Bailiff
Prosecutor
The person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused"
Prosecutor
Defendant
Expert witness
Lay Witness
An attorney whose official duty is to conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or the people against those accused of having committed criminal offenses.
Bailiff
Expert Witness
Defense Attorney
Prosecutor
Person who gives evidence that is related to the facts of a trial
Trial
Prosecutor
Plaintiff
Witness
