#1
What is the age limit for a person to be considered a minor in legal terms?
18
ExplanationLegal adulthood age.
#2
Which of the following is NOT generally considered a minor offense?
Murder
ExplanationSerious crime.
#3
In criminal law, what does the term 'infraction' refer to?
A minor offense
ExplanationMinor violation of law.
#4
What is the 'Good Samaritan' law designed to protect?
Medical professionals providing assistance in emergencies
ExplanationLegal protection for aiding in emergencies.
#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
ExplanationInform suspects of their rights.
#6
What does the term 'probation' mean in the context of criminal law?
A period of supervised release instead of incarceration
ExplanationAlternative to imprisonment with conditions.
#7
What is the concept of 'mens rea' in criminal law?
Guilty mind
ExplanationIntent or knowledge of wrongdoing.
#8
Which legal principle allows law enforcement to search a person without a warrant in certain situations?
Probable cause
ExplanationReasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.
#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
ExplanationRight to self-defense in one's home.
#10
What is the primary purpose of a grand jury in the legal system?
To review evidence and decide if charges should be brought
ExplanationDetermine if there's enough evidence for trial.
#11
What is the 'ex post facto' principle in criminal law?
A law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions committed before the law was enacted
ExplanationLaw applied after the fact.
#12
What is the concept of 'strict liability' in criminal law?
Liability imposed without the need to prove intent or negligence
ExplanationResponsibility without proving fault.
#13
What is the 'statute of limitations' in criminal law?
The time limit for initiating criminal proceedings
ExplanationTime restriction on filing charges.
#14
What is the concept of 'double jeopardy' in criminal law?
Being tried twice for the same crime
ExplanationProtection against multiple prosecutions for the same offense.
#15
In legal terms, what does 'voir dire' refer to?
The process of jury selection and questioning potential jurors
ExplanationJury selection process.
#16
What is 'pro hac vice' in legal proceedings?
A temporary permission for an attorney to practice in a jurisdiction where they are not licensed
ExplanationTemporary license to practice law.
#17
What is the purpose of the 'burden of proof' in legal proceedings?
To place the responsibility on the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt
ExplanationProsecution's obligation to prove guilt.