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WorksheetsCriminal Justice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Vandalism would be an example of
public law
misdemeanors
felonies
civil law
What is a serious crime called?
Felony
Civil Offense
Misdemeanor
Major Offense
What type of crime is a murder?
Civil Law
Felony
Public Law
Misdemeanor
Suing someone for property damage involves what type of case?
Criminal
Civil
International
Public
A person is sentence to 15 years in prison, a $20,000 fine and 10 years of probation. What type of crime did they commit?
Misdemeanor
Civil Crime
Felony
Public Law
Procedures established by law and guaranteed by the Constitution that granted to those accused of a crime are known as
due process
arraignment
plea bargain
indictment
Police may get a search warrant but they need what first?
double jeopardy
probable cause
stare decisis
habeas corpus
Not being given medical attention while being sick in jail would violate which amendment?
Sixth
Fifth
Eighth
Fourth
You have been arrested for a crime you did not commit. You are at the police station and are being questioned and you refuse to answer until your lawyer arrives. What right from the Constitution are you using?
9th Amendment
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
7th Amendment
When arrested the police tell you that you have the right to an attorney. Which amendment gives you this right?
2nd Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
9th Amendment
What happens if the DEFENDANT wins a civil court case?
The plaintiff drops the case
The plaintiff has to pay court cost
The plaintiff will have to file an extension
The plaintiff will serve a jail sentence
In a criminal court case when is a defendant presented with the charges and asked to enter a plea?
arraignment
indictment
trial
hearing
Which of the following means the defendant does not admit guilt but will not fight the charges?
Plea bargain
No contest
Guilty
Not Guilty
Within 48 hours a suspect should be taken to a ________ where they are informed of the charges and have bail set.
arraignment
preliminary hearing
testimonial
trial
Which of the following would likely lead to the judge setting a very high, expensive bail?
A man steals a bike from a woman.
A man has been accused of killing his wife.
A woman spray-paints her name on her neighbor’s house.
A driver has a car accident and leaves before the police arrive.
