Criminal and Civil Law
Preview Activity: Read each sentence and use context clues to determine the meaning of the underlined word.
Courts solve 2 kinds of cases: Civil & Criminal Law: Courts solve 2 kinds of cases: In a _____ case, a court settles a disagreement between two parties to recover _________ or receive ____________. civil damages compensation
felony Civil & Criminal Law: 2. In a criminal case, a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a _________(serious crime) or a ____________ (minor crime). felony misdemeanor
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Procedure for Civil Cases: The _____________ files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation. plaintiff
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Procedure for Civil Cases: Case can be heard by a _________ or a ____________ and ________. judge judge jury
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Procedure for Civil Cases: A __________ is given. verdict
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Procedure for Civil Cases: Case can be __________ to a higher court. appealed
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Criminal Procedures in FELONY Cases: A person accused of a crime may be arrested if the police have __________ ______. probable cause
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Criminal Procedures in FELONY Cases: The accused may be committed to jail or released on _______. bail
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Criminal Procedures in FELONY Cases: The case proceeds to an ____________ where probable cause is reviewed, the defendant may be appointed an __________ and a _______ (guilty or not guilty) is entered. arraignment attorney plea
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Criminal Procedures in FELONY Cases: A court date is set and a ________ is conducted. trial
Civil & Criminal Procedure: Criminal Procedures in FELONY Cases: A guilty verdict may be ________ to a higher court. appealed
Civil & Criminal Procedure: A ______________ B________OR ____ A________ T_______________ rrest ail jail R A P eview Probable Cause rraignment ttorney lea rial
Complete the Crossword Puzzle On Your Own. Processing Activity: Complete the Crossword Puzzle On Your Own.