ABLS Midterm Review

Which part of our dual court system would hear a case involving an incident at sea?

The person accused of committing a crime is the

A fact that is important to one of the parties to a contract is a(n)

The rules of conduct established by the gov't of a society to maintain stability/justice

A false statement made orally to a third party

Which part of our dual court system would hear a case involving a copyright issue?

The printed terms of a contract prevail over contradictory handwritten terms.

A minor who has violated curfew would be considered by the court as a(n)

Which form of ADR is most common in business

Which part of our dual court system would hear a case involving a neighbor stealing my dog Mac?

A contract that cannot be performed within one year of the date it is made must be in writing.

Which charge carries the most severe penalty?

In a criminal trial, who initiates, or bring the case the court?

Criminal trial, verdict comes from ___, while sentencing comes from ___

The taking back of an offer

Decides if there is enough evidence to justify accusing the person of a crime and proceeding

A promise to do something that you are already under a legal obligation to do is consideration

This court handles wills and estates

Competitors who sell a particular product or service at an agreed to price are engaged in

This type of ADR involves a 3rd party who settles the dispute for the 2 parties

The two elements of a crime are

Source of law that was the basis of our law, it was handed down from English Colonies

A wrongful injury to, or interference with, the property of another is

State governments have more police power than the federal government

Lowest level of the Federal Court system and has original jurisdiction

Double jeopardy can be defined as a person who has committed a crime but does not have motive

A minor who commits and adult crime would be considered by the court as a(n)

Any killing that takes place during a felony is murder.

People engaged in extremely dangerous activites may be held liable under the doctrine of

A crime is a wrong against an individual

An informal meeting before a judge with hopes of simplifying or disposing of the case

Step of a criminal trial where the accused person pleas guilty or not guilty

Kissing someone who doesn't want to be kissed could be considered battery

What is the goal of the juvenile court system?

According to the Statute of Frauds, a marriage contract must be in writing.

A written accusation charging an individual of a crime

The power and authority given to a court to hear a case and make judgement

Involves breaking and entering of a dwelling with intent to commit a felony or misdemeanor

This court only hears cases in question of law and is the 3rd level of the state system

A minor may affirm part of a contract while disaffirming another part.

The use of symbols, writing, pictures, or words to cause fear or anger because of race, etc.

A reckless form of physical or mental abuse between family or household member is

A judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a similar case

In some states, married minors are treated as adults

An eyewitness account is the strongest form of evidence.

If Tim files suit against the state of TN, it could go directly to the US Supreme Court

The most commonly used drug in the US is

A law specifically passed by a governing body that was created for the purpose of making laws

Juveniles may receive special treatment for motor vehicle violations.

The criminal act must involve voluntary conduct

An oral contract is enforceable by law

Each attorney summarizes evidence/tells the jury why they should rule in favor of their client

How we determine what we should do; our morals and values

Minor who claims to be over the age of majority commits

A person may win a lawsuit for fraud even if no loss is suffered

The defense must show that the defendant had no motive to commit a crime to avoid conviction.