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Who brings charges against the defendant in criminal court?
Who brings charges against the defendant in criminal court?
- The defense attorney
- The judge
- The prosecutor (correct)
- The victim
What standard must the prosecutor meet to prove the charges in criminal court?
What standard must the prosecutor meet to prove the charges in criminal court?
- Preponderance of evidence
- Clear and convincing evidence
- Probable cause
- Beyond a reasonable doubt (correct)
What type of trial does the defendant usually have the right to in criminal cases?
What type of trial does the defendant usually have the right to in criminal cases?
- Bench trial
- Judge trial
- Unanimous jury trial (correct)
- Non-unanimous jury trial
If convicted in criminal court, what penalties can a defendant face?
If convicted in criminal court, what penalties can a defendant face?
What can happen if a drunk driver causes a car accident?
What can happen if a drunk driver causes a car accident?
In which type of cases do civil courts handle disputes?
In which type of cases do civil courts handle disputes?
In a civil court case, what does the plaintiff typically ask for?
In a civil court case, what does the plaintiff typically ask for?
What standard of proof is required by the judge or jury in civil trials?
What standard of proof is required by the judge or jury in civil trials?
What distinguishes the rights of plaintiffs and defendants in civil trials from criminal defendants?
What distinguishes the rights of plaintiffs and defendants in civil trials from criminal defendants?
If a civil defendant is found liable, what might they be ordered to do?
If a civil defendant is found liable, what might they be ordered to do?
In a civil lawsuit for personal injury, what type of damages can the plaintiff seek?
In a civil lawsuit for personal injury, what type of damages can the plaintiff seek?
How does the burden of proof in a civil trial compare to that in a criminal trial?
How does the burden of proof in a civil trial compare to that in a criminal trial?
