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Serena and Jasmine are both lawyers.

Serena’s clients come to her when they need a divorce.

Jasmine’s clients come to her when they’ve been caught doing serious crimes, like robbery or driving under the influence.

Which statement is true about Serena and Jasmine?

• Serena and Jasmine both handle criminal law cases.

• Serena and Jasmine both handle civil law cases.

• Serena handles criminal law cases, and Jasmine handles civil law cases.

• Serena handles civil law cases, and Jasmine handles criminal law cases.

Which definitions correctly match misdemeanors and felonies?

• Misdemeanors are less serious with punishments being less than one year in jail. Felonies are more serious with punishments being more than a year in jail.

• Misdemeanors are more serious with punishments being more than a year sentence in jail. Felonies are less serious with punishments being less than one year in jail.

• Misdemeanors and felonies result in the same amount of jail time.

• Felonies result in only a fine. Misdemeanors lead to jail sentences.

Civil law and criminal law have similarities and differences. Select the TWO statements that are true ONLY about civil law. 

• Trials are held in superior courts.

• Juries can determine the outcome of a trial.

• A plaintiff brings a lawsuit against a defendant.

• A defendant can be sentenced to serve time in prison. 

• A private party tries to settle a disagreement with another private party. 

Gabrielle, the owner of an apartment building, claimed that Antonio, one of her tenants, did not pay rent for six months. She said Antonio owed her $4,800. The case was heard before a court in Georgia. After both sides presented their arguments, the judge rendered a verdict in favor of Antonio because Gabrielle could not produce a contract stating the amount owed. Gabrielle filed an appeal of the decision because she believed the judge ruled incorrectly.

Was the case between Gabrielle and Antonio a criminal case or a civil case? How can a person tell the difference?

• It was a civil case. Criminal cases are always heard by juries and civil cases are never heard by juries.

• It was a civil case. The government would have been one of the parties to the case if it were a criminal case.

• It was a criminal case. Gabrielle would not have been allowed to appeal the court's decision in a civil case.

• It was a criminal case. Any case that involves that large of a sum of money automatically becomes a criminal case.

Match the following.

• arraignment

• The judge sets bail.

• booking

• Probable cause is determined.

• grand jury indictment

• Police create an official police report.

• initial appearance

• The defendant is formally accused of a crime.

• preliminary hearing

• The defendant enters a plea.

What are two​ similarities between the juvenile and adult judicial systems?

• Juveniles are detained while adults are arrested    

• Right to a lawyer 

• Right to have parent/guardian present

• Right to pick your judge

• Right to appeal

Why are there differences between the juvenile and adult judicial systems?

• Juveniles should receive greater punishments than adults.

• Juveniles should be rehabilitated to become productive citizens.

• Juveniles cannot be found guilty of crimes.

• Juveniles cannot be charged as adults.