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Which of the following litigants is a participant in a criminal case but not in a civil case?
a) Plaintiff
b) Prosecutor
c) civil defendant
d) all of the above
Who has the burden of proof in a criminal case and what is the standard of proof?
a) the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt
b) the plaintiff must prove the defendant's guilt by a preponderance of the evidence
c) the defendant must prove his or her innocence by a preponderance of the evidence
d) the prosecutor must prove the defendant's guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt
A legal dispute concerning a private conflict between two or more parties--individuals, corps, or govt agencies-- is known as which of the following?
a) felony
b) misdemeanor
c) plea bargain
d) civil case
A man files a lawsuit to recover damages and pay medical bills after an automobile accident. the case is an example of which of the following?
a) misdemeanor
b) contract case
c) tort case
d) contract case
A criminal defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence on the charge. This agreement is an example of which of the following?
a) settling out of court
b) plea bargain
c) missouri plan
d) adversary proceeding
which of the following would not be part of a trail proceeding?
a) a panel of 3 or more judges hears the case
b) a witness testifies as to the facts of the case
c) a lawyer presents an argument to a jury
d) a jury listens to lawyers and witnesses present evidence
Which of the following is an example of a local court?
a) municipal court
b) justice of the peace court
c) county court
d) all of the above
a police officer gives a dog owner a citation for violating the city's leash law. Which of the following courts would most likely hear the case?
a) county court
b) JP court
c) Municipal court
d) district court
A motorist driving in West Texas is stopped by a sheriff's deputy and given a ticket for speeding. Which of the following courts would most likely hear the case?
a) county court
b) JP court
c) Municipal court
d) District court
A landlord decides to go to court to evict a tenant who is behind on his rent. Which of the following courts would handle the matter?
a) JP court
b) County court
c) district court
d) municipal court
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