SOL 9c Criminal and Civil Trials

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In what kind of case is the court deciding if a person is guilty of breaking a law? Options: Civil case, Criminal case

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Criminal case

Front

In what kind of case is the court settling a disagreement between two parties?

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Civil case

Front

The police may arrest a suspect if they have _____, which is a reasonable belief that they are involved in a crime.

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probable cause

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The person accused of a crime is called the ______.

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defendant

Front

A defendant enters a plea and receives a lawyer at a hearing called _______.

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an arraignment

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The defendant's statement of guilt or innocence is called their ______.

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plea

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Money paid to be released from jail while waiting for your trial is called ______.

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bail

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The final decision by the jury in a trial is called the ______.

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verdict

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The person who files a complaint in a civil case (and who want to win money) is called the _____.

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plaintiff

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In a civil case, the plaintiff wants the defendant to pay money to pay for damages. This is money is called _______.

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compensation