#1
What is the age limit for a person to be considered a minor in legal terms?
#2
Which of the following is NOT generally considered a minor offense?
Jaywalking
Shoplifting
Assault
Murder
#3
In criminal law, what does the term 'infraction' refer to?
A serious felony
A minor offense
An arrest warrant
A civil lawsuit
#4
What is the 'Good Samaritan' law designed to protect?
People who perform acts of kindness
Medical professionals providing assistance in emergencies
Lawyers defending the accused
The rights of witnesses in court
#5
What is the 'Miranda warning' in criminal law?
A caution given by law enforcement to inform individuals of their rights during an arrest or interrogation
A legal document submitted as evidence in court
A code used by criminals to communicate secretly
A type of sentencing in criminal cases
#6
What does the term 'probation' mean in the context of criminal law?
A type of sentence involving community service
A period of supervised release instead of incarceration
An alternative dispute resolution method
A legal doctrine excluding certain evidence
#7
What is the concept of 'mens rea' in criminal law?
Guilty act
Guilty mind
Guilty plea
Guilty verdict
#8
Which legal principle allows law enforcement to search a person without a warrant in certain situations?
Exclusionary rule
Probable cause
Double jeopardy
Miranda rights
#9
What is the 'castle doctrine' in self-defense law?
A person's home is their castle, and they have the right to defend it
A legal doctrine applicable only to castles
A principle allowing unlimited force in self-defense
A doctrine limiting self-defense to public spaces
#10
What is the primary purpose of a grand jury in the legal system?
To conduct criminal trials
To determine guilt or innocence
To decide on sentencing
To review evidence and decide if charges should be brought
#11
What is the 'ex post facto' principle in criminal law?
Evidence presented after the trial
A law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions committed before the law was enacted
A type of court order
A legal doctrine related to self-defense
#12
What is the concept of 'strict liability' in criminal law?
Liability imposed without the need to prove intent or negligence
A form of leniency in sentencing
A defense strategy based on strict interpretation of the law
A legal doctrine allowing unlimited liability
#13
What is the 'statute of limitations' in criminal law?
The time limit for filing a lawsuit
The time limit for initiating criminal proceedings
The limit on the number of witnesses
The limit on evidence presented in court
#14
What is the concept of 'double jeopardy' in criminal law?
Being tried twice for the same crime
Having two lawyers in court
Facing both civil and criminal charges for the same act
A defense strategy involving two legal arguments
#15
In legal terms, what does 'voir dire' refer to?
A legal doctrine limiting the admissibility of evidence
The process of jury selection and questioning potential jurors
A type of criminal offense
A Latin phrase meaning 'guilty mind'
#16
What is 'pro hac vice' in legal proceedings?
A legal doctrine allowing unlimited liability
A temporary permission for an attorney to practice in a jurisdiction where they are not licensed
A type of plea in criminal cases
A process of appeal in civil cases
#17
What is the purpose of the 'burden of proof' in legal proceedings?
To place the responsibility on the defendant to prove their innocence
To place the responsibility on the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt
To determine the severity of the punishment
To decide on the admissibility of evidence