Compare and contrast civil lawsuit and a criminal case.
Describe the difference in the purpose and naming process of a criminal case and a civil case.
A criminal case is a case in which the plaintiff is society, so the court cases often start with “The People of...” or “The State of...” v. The Defendant. The defendant’s name is used in the name of court cases. Since the plaintiff is a society, it is the government that pays for the prosecuting attorney. The purpose of a criminal case is the prosecution and punishment of a criminal. In civil cases, the names of individuals, groups, or organizations are used. Since the person suing has chosen to begin a lawsuit, the plaintiff is responsible for paying for his/her own counsel. The purpose of a civil suit is compensation for losses or wrongdoing.
Differentiate between a misdemeanor and a felony offense.
Define “violent crime” and “property crime” and give an example of each.
Gina Brown injures herself on a saw left on the sidewalk of a neighbor's house. She sues the neighbor, James Blue, for negligence. The title of this __________ lawsuit would be __________.
Despite his many violent criminal activities, The United States of America v. Alphonso Capone eventually ended in Capone’s conviction for _____________.
Which of the following is not considered a “victimless” crime against society?
The illegal download of copyrighted materials (movies, music, books) by an individual is an example of what kind of criminal activity?
Explain the four types of legal wrongs in civil law and give an example of each.
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