Forensic Science and the Law

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What is Civil Law?

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Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, where compensation is awarded to the victim.

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What is Criminal Law?

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Criminal law involves cases where the state prosecutes an individual for actions classified as crimes.

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What is Bail?

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Bail is the money a defendant pays as a promise to show up for court.

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Who is the Defendant?

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The defendant is the party being sued in a court case.

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Who is the Plaintiff?

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The plaintiff is the party bringing the lawsuit.

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Who makes the final decision in a civil case?

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The judge usually makes the final decision in a civil case.

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What is a Jury?

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A jury is a group of people sworn to render a verdict in a legal case.

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What is a Legal Brief?

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A legal brief is a written document presented to a court arguing why one party should prevail.

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What is a Subpoena?

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A subpoena is a legal document ordering someone to attend court or produce evidence.

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What is a Tort?

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A tort is a wrongful act leading to civil legal liability.