Judge or jury - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Stipulation - An agreement between two opposing counsel. Subordination - The procuring of another person to commit perjury. What do you do when a party to a lawsuit andhis attorney request a copy of a transcript? - You send a copy and an invoice. Pro se - Someone who represents himself in a court action. What's the time regarding a court reporter's deadlinefor filing the transcript in a civil case on appeal? - It starts on the date following the filing of the appeal. tete-a-tete - a pri...

What statute allows citizens to use force? - > 505 What statute allows law enforcement to use force? - > 508 Statute of Limitations - > Time you were made aware of charges What are the four types of culpability? - > Intentionally > Knowingly > Recklessly > Negligently What is not a defense of culpability? (304) - > Ignorance of the law > Voluntary intoxication/drugged What is a defense for culpability? - > Duress > Insanity > Guilty but ...

What is the age requirement for safety belts? - Answer- Under 16, must be restrained Which title of the CRS covers traffic? - Answer- Title 42 Title 42 includes - Answer- Title, Article, Part, Common Code, Points, Fine Are traffic infractions arrestable offenses? - Answer- No Are traffic violations arrestable offenses? - Answer- Yes Can a person have a jury trial for traffic infractions or violations? - Answer- No. Judge trial only A municipal officer cannot write municipal tic...

CITP Exam 3 Original Jurisdiction - ANSWER-Trial court where the defendant was found guilty or not guilty by the judge or jury. Witnesses testify under oath and evidence is presented. Appellate Jurisdiction - ANSWER-Court that conducts a review of what happened at the trial court. Court only reviews the record for legal errors committed at the trial level. Court does not entertain new evidence or testimony. Classifications of criminal offenses - ANSWER-Felony - Max sentence is more t...

Multiple Choice 1. In terms of procedure, _____. a. felony cases involve more steps than misdemeanor cases b. misdemeanor cases involve more protections for defendants c. felony and misdemeanor cases have exactly the same procedures d. most states require grand jury review only in misdemeanor cases ANSWER: REFERENCES: LEARNING OBJECTIVES: c The Criminal Court Process CEPC.GARD.16.3.1 2. An indictment is a formal criminal charge issued by the _____. a. b. c. d. ANSWER: REFERENCES: LE...

GCSU GA Constitution Exam Questions and Answers 100% Pass how many federal employees? 3 million how many state/local employees? 13 million What areas of public policy do the states take most of the responsibility for? education, highways, lawenforcement, public health, welfare Similarities between state gov systems 1. every state has a written constitution and 3 gov branches 2. governor, state leg and court system constitutionalism -gov created for the people by people - describe fundamental...

Chapter 1: Introduction to Business Law Chapter 1: Introduction to Business Law Relevant areas of business law applicable to human recourse management involve (4): 1. Agency law 2. Contracts 3. Employment and labor laws 4. Employment discrimination This type of law regulates disputes between private individuals or groups. (Ex: dispute between landlord and tenant governed by private law). Private law This type of law regulates disputes between private individuals and g...

1. Which of the following statements best reflects the pluralist theory of American politics? (A) American politics is dominated by a small elite. (B) Public policies emerge from cooperation among elites in business, labor, and government. (C) Public policies emerge from compromises reached among competing groups. (D) American politics is dominated by cities at the expense of rural areas. (E) The American political arena is made up of isolated individuals who have few group affiliat...

Cases that are not resolved through plea bargaining or by a jury trial are decided by a judge in a(n) - ANSWER-bench trial The due process model is based on the doctrine of - ANSWER-legal guilt Which of the following statements is true of parole? - ANSWER-It is given before prisoners have served their full sentences. When politically conservative values are dominant in society, the principles and policies of ________ seem to dominate the operation of criminal justice - ANSWER-the crime...

Colorado POST (Test 1) Questions and Answers Already Passed What is the age requirement for safety belts? Under 16, must be restrained Which title of the CRS covers traffic? Title 42 Title 42 includes Title, Article, Part, Common Code, Points, Fine Are traffic infractions arrestable offenses? No Are traffic violations arrestable offenses? Yes Can a person have a jury trial for traffic infractions or violations? No. Judge trial only A municipal officer cannot write municipal tickets for... ...