WorksheetsCourt scenarios and Criminal vs. Civil cases
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
A man was camping in the woods with friends; they fell asleep without putting the campfire out completely. The fire spread to a nearby house. The prosecutor thinks they might have set the fire on purpose! Now they have to go to trial for arson, which is a felony. Which court will hear this case?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
Circuit Court
US District Court
General District Court
I was involved in a car accident and sued for $800,000. The jury sided with the defendant. My lawyer leaned over to me and said, “don’t worry this isn’t over yet.” What court will hear my case now?
US Supreme Court
General District Court
VA Court of Appeals
VA Supreme Court
The states of New York and Pennsylvania are having issues involving the land regulation. They are going to court to settle it once and for all. Which court will hear their case?
VA Supreme Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
General District Court
US Supreme Court
Virginia has just passed a law prohibiting texting while driving. You think the state has no business telling people when they are allowed or not allowed to text. If you are lucky your case may be heard in which VA court?
VA Supreme Court
US Court of Appeals
Circuit Court
General District Court
Mr. Shotwell got a ticket for running through a red light. What court will hear his case?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations
General District Court
US Court of Appeals
VA Supreme Court
You were at a friend’s house studying and lost track of time. The police stopped you on your way home and gave you a curfew violation. Which court will hear your case?
Juvenile and Domestic Relations court
US District Court
VA Court of Appeals
US Supreme Court
I am a foreign diplomat involved with a crime. Which court will hear my case?
US Supreme Court
General District Court
VA Court of Appeals
US District Court
Mr. Valenta has robbed banks in 4 different states. This is a federal crime. She has been arrested. Which court will hear her case?
General District Court
US Court of Appeals
US District Court
US Supreme Court
After the Patriots won the Super Bowl, a man and his friends were so excited they ran through town yelling about how great the Patriots were. The man and his friends got into an argument with a Falcons fan. Now the man has to go to court for disorderly conduct, which is a misdemeanor. Which court will hear his case?
General District Court
US Court of Appeals
US Supreme Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations court
Last week, a truck driver drove his truck right into your living room. It will cost $50,000 to rebuild your house and $27,000 for therapy to recover from the shock. What court will hear this case to get the money from the trucker?
US District Court
Circuit Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations court
General District Court
You are caught driving under the influence.
Civil Case
Criminal Case
Mrs. White sues you for the cost to repair her car.
Civil Case
Criminal Case
Mrs. Meador is involved in a car accident and sues the other driver to recover her damages.
Civil Case
Criminal Case
You sue Ms. Munoz for medical damages sustained to your hand while coping notes.
Civil Case
Criminal Case
You and your friends shoplift shoes and sweatshirts from Target.
Civil Case
Criminal Case
You sue Short Pump after you fall from the escalator and break your leg.
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Dr. Aiken is accused of setting fire to the trash can in the bathroom of Target.
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Mr. Shotwell and Mr. Maupin get into a fight in the parking lot of Holman over the Leeds vs. Liverpool game.
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Mrs. Bourne goes crazy and sues her students for inflicting extreme mental anguish on her by not completing their homework.
Criminal Case
Civil Case
Ms. Pilarski sues the Village Spa for a faulty tanning bed that caused injuries.
Criminal Case
Civil Case
