Objective Review

The US Court of Appeals Cases are decided by a panel of how many judges? 33

Which term identifies the local court jurisdictions?  Limited

Which court hears child custody cases?  Family

How many justices decide which cases to hear in the US Supreme Court? 99

How many judicial circuits is the US Divided into?  13

Which Court has special jurisdiction over minors?  Juvenile

What jurisdiction does the district court have over federal court cases?  Original

There are currently how many district courts?  95

What is the first pleading filed in a civil case?  Complaint

If a defendant does not appear in court what is forfeited?  Bail

If a resident in one state sues a resident in another state for more than $75000 what kind of case is it?  Diversity of Citizenship

What is money or other property that is left with the court to assure the court that the person will return to stand trial?  Bail

When a person is deprived of his or her freedom, what action has occurred?  Arrested

The decision of the jury is called  Verdict

What is the power to hear the case in full for the first time?  Original jurisdiction

Which court handles claims or minor debts  Small Claims

An adult goes to court for an arraignment. In what type of trial will this procedure occur?  Criminal

While on trial, a person’s lawyer presents their final plea. In what step during a jury trial does this occur?  Closing Argument

Billy, a minor, is caught vandalizing the school. What is the first step in his case?  Detention hearing

After all closing arguments are made and the jury has received instructions they will render a ?  verdict

After deliberating the jury decision is called the  Verdict

Why would a defendant accept a plea bargain?  To avoid conviction of a more serious offense.

Which phrase describes the constitutional right of an accused?  Right to refuse to testify against oneself

What are the elements of most crimes?  Criminal intent and required state of mind

What are the two classifications for crimes?  Felonies and misdemeanors

Which term is considered to be an attempt to commit a battery?  Assault

Which terms means breaking and entering a dwelling or place to commit a misdemeanor or felony?  Burglary

Which terms means unlawful taking away and caring away personal property of another accompanied by violence?  Robbery

Which terms means a major crime punishable by imprisonment or death?  Felony

Which penalty is provided by law and imposed by a court?  Punishment

Which term means freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime as charged?  Immunity

Which term means the victim may use force that appears to be necessary to prevent bodily harm, kidnapping, rape, or death?  Self Defense

Which term means that an accused person claims he does not know the difference between right and wrong  insanity

Which term identifies the crime of date or acquaintance rape?  Sex offenses