Law

a safeguard against being kept in jail unlawfully

a negotiation between the defense attorney and the prosecutor

offense punishable by a fine or short jail sentence

Which is not a ONE of the things law do

In contrast with today's laws, the Code of Hammurabi

Which wrestler was the first to appear in a movie?

What is the world's longest river

By whom is a civil lawsuit filed

In inches, how big is the diameter of a basketball hoop?

Which of the following can write a statute?

Taking away another person's property with the intention of never returning it is known as

Which country gave us the words 'shampoo' and 'pyjamas'?

Unlawful entry into any dwelling or structure with the intention to commit a crime

Under the American adversary system

a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial

the printing of false and damaging information about another person

crime that carries serious consequences

In 'Finding Nemo', what is Nemo's dad called? Marvin, Marlin or Martin?

The American basketball team ‘The Bulls’, represent which city?

Was first published in 450 B.C.

Jury members must be

being retried for the same crime, an action prohibited by the Fifth Amendment

Who is Spoungebob's best friend

Which of the following is considered to be the first set of written laws?

requires the government to follow the law and treat all people equally

What is Mr. Brown's favorite NFL team?

law based on court decisions

The Equal-Protection clause

an earlier ruling on a similar case

Party that brings charges against an alleged criminal

Which is NOT a felony?

This is set to deter potential criminals from breaking laws

With which of the following is public law concerned?

individual or group accused of a crime

a group of 12 to 23 citizens who decide if there is enough evidence that a crime was committed

written laws

English common law included

"let the decision stand"

Judges must

First-known system of written law

The Justinian Code was updated by

a judge's authorization to enter a person's home or property

Most criminal trials in the U.S. involve

Ernesto Miranda was

the exclusionary rule was meant to

What is Chandler's favorite sport?

intended to punish the wrongdoer

Taking property from someone using forceful threats is known as

a law allowing punishment for an act that was not unlawful when it was committed

a wrongful act involving damage or injury

If a grand jury finds sufficient evidence, it indicts, or

Basis of the laws of the state of Louisiana

covers the actual injury or economic loss, such as medical costs or car repairs

Good laws must