1. Ce.8c Civil and Criminal Law Prince William County

2. Ce.8c Brainteaser In two complete Sentences Choose one below: 1.What are your own personal feelings about the American Legal System? Do you think it is fair? Explain 2.Imagine you were caught spray painting hateful messages on your neighborhood sidewalk. What might happen to you?

3. Ce.8c The American courts resolve two kinds of legal conflicts…

4. Ce.8c These conflicts are called civil and criminal

5. Ce.8c Key Terms! Criminal Law- In a criminal case, a court determines whether a person accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of the misdemeanor or a felony The Government is usually the one that makes the accusation

6. Ce.8c Criminal law cases include but are not limited to… Murder Voluntary Manslaughter Involuntary manslaughter

7. Ce.8c Involuntary Manslaughter The next day Tom sits out in his car waiting for Barney to go on his nightly jog. When Tom sees Barney leave his home he quietly follows him in his car Tom zooms out behind Barney and hits him with his car, sending Barney flying over the roof. Just to make sure he’s dead, Tom puts his car in reverse Barney is murdered

8. Ce.8c Criminal law also includes… Assault Battery Rape Theft Robbery Burglary

9. Ce.8c Key Terms! Civil Law- In a civil case, a court (Jury or judge) settles a disagreement between two parties.

10. Ce.8c Civil law cases include but are not limited too… Accidents Negligence Property disputes Wills and contracts

11. Ce.8c The 5 steps of criminal procedures in a felony case

12. Ce.8c Step 1:Arrest A person accused of a crime may be arrested if the police have probable cause

13. Ce.8c Step 2: Jail or Bail The accused may be committed to jail or released on bail

14. Ce.8c Step 3:Arraignment The case proceeds to an arraignment where probable cause is reviewed,defendant is charged, the defendant may be appointed an attorney, and a plea is entered

15. Ce.8c Step 4:Trial A court date is set and a trial is conducted

16. Ce.8c Step 5:Verdict and Appeal A guilty verdict may be appealed to the Court of Appeals or directly to the Supreme Court in certain cases

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18. District Courts Court of Appeals SUPREME COURT

19. Ce.8c The 3 steps in civil case procedures

20. Ce.8c Step 1 The plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation

21. Ce.8c Step 2 Case can be heard by judge or jury

22. Ce.8c Step 3 After verdict, the case can be appealed to the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court

23. Ce.8c Procedures for cases involving juveniles Judges have greater latitude in handling juvenile cases Juveniles who commit serious crimes can be tried as adults

24. Ce.8c Interpret the cartoon

25. Ce.8c So what is important to know?

26. Ce.8c The American courts resolve two kinds of legal conflicts…

27. Ce.8c These conflicts are called civil and criminal