Objective 2.01-2.02 Review

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

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

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