The Texas Judiciary

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Civil law _______________________________.

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Involves disputes, usually between private individuals or corporations, over relationships, obligations, and responsibilities

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In civil law, verdicts do not include jail time.

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True

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In civil law, the burden of proof is _________________.

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a preponderance of the evidence (more likely than not)

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In criminal law, the burden of proof is _________________?

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beyond a reasonable doubt

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Criminal law _______________________________.

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Involves violations of criminal statutes and offenses against the state

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In a criminal case the verdict must be ______________.

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unanimous

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When a case is referred to the grand jury, if jurors return an indictment to proceed, it is called a true bill.

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True

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A plea bargain is when ___________________________.

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pleaded guilty or no contest for a lesser punishment.

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A hung jury is the result of jurors _________________________.

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not coming to a unanimous verdict

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Capital convictions are appealed directly to the __________________.

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Texas Court of Criminal Appeals