Civil and Criminal Law Review

Lawrence was planning a picnic for Saturday. The local news station predicted there would be no rain, but instead Lawrence's plans were ruined by thunderstorms that lasted all day long. Lawrence decides to file suit against the news station. What kind of court will hear Lawrence's case?

• civil court

• criminal court

• maritime court

• meteorological court

Mitchell enjoys jumping on his trampoline. One night, however, a storm blows his trampoline into his neighbor's yard. No one is injured, but the trampoline lands on the neighbor's car, breaking the windshield and denting the hood. Based on this information, Mitchell is MOST likely

• to be fined by the police.

• to be sentenced to 30 days in jail.

• to face charges in a civil court of law.

• to face charges in a criminal court of law.

In a civil case, the party that files suit against another person is called the

• client.

• defendant.

• plaintiff.

• prosecution.

Which of the following would be considered CRIMINAL trials in Georgia? (Choose 3)

• B. A misdemeanor case

• C. A breaking and entering trial

• E. A charge for running a red light

• D. A class action lawsuit

• A. A child custody dispute

For a person to be convicted of a crime, the evidence must prove the person’s guilt.

• by a three quarters agreement of jurors.

• with a high degree of certainty.

• beyond a reasonable suspicion.

• beyond a reasonable doubt.

Why would a defendant agree to a plea bargain?

• to prove his or her innocence

• to have a lesser charge applied to him or her

• because he or she could not afford an attorney

• because he or she was not informed of his or her rights

The death penalty can be given upon a conviction of a

• felony.

• misdemeanor.

• civil judgment.

• parole violation.

Which shows the correct order of steps in a jury trial?

• Jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict, sentencing

• Presentation of evidence, jury selection, sentencing, verdict

• Presentation of evidence, verdict, jury selection, sentencing

• Sentencing, jury selection, presentation of evidence, verdict

Which states the difference between criminal law and civil law?

• A. Criminal law covers disputes between two parties, while civil law covers more serious crimes against society.

• B. Criminal law cases are decided by judges, while civil law cases are usually decided by the local city or county commission

• Criminal law involves the breaking of a law or statute, while civil law involves an injury or wrong done to a person that may not violate a law.

• Criminal law cases only deal with the commission of felonies (serious crimes), while civil law cases

  deal with misdemeanors (less serious crimes).

In Georgia, a felony is a more serious crime that typically has a punishment of more than—

• 10 years

• six months

• 3 years

• a year