Block 1 courts, crimes

Question 1

Federal court system structure

Answer 1

U.S Supreme Court

U.S. court of appeals(13 circuits)

U.S. District courts(94 districts)

Question 2

S.C. court structure

Answer 2

S.C. Supreme Court

S.C court of appeals

Circuit court(common pleas ;general sessions)

Magistrate courts

Question 3

Burden of proof

Answer 3

Level of evidence required to be successful at any given stage in the legal process; solely states responsibility

Question 4

Who can prosecute a criminal case in S.C summary courts?

Answer 4

State attorneys; arresting officer; arresting officer supervisor; licensed security guard if crime is on private property

Question 5

Pre trial motions

Answer 5

Motions made I presence of jury before trial

Question 6

Impanel jury

Answer 6

Pick a jury; questions asked to determine if juror is adequate; 5 juror strikes are available for defendant and state

Question 7

Opening statements

Answer 7

Prosecution goes first; intro of important people in case; elements of offenses; Brief explanation of facts and evidence

Question 8

States’ Case-in-chief

Answer 8

Evidence is presented to prove states case

Question 9

Two things needed before State rests and mid trial motions

Answer 9

Establish jurisdiction; establish identity of defendant

Question 10

What is motion for directed verdict

Answer 10

Defense asks judge to dismiss case due to lack of evidence

Question 11

Defense case-in- chief

Answer 11

Same as state’s

Question 12

The order of Closing arguments is determined by

Answer 12

The judge; recommended state has final closing arguments