notion à connaître Flashcards
how many article of the constitution concern the penale ?
4 articles (the four, fith,six and eight amendement).
what are the two types of penal infractions in the US
Misdemeanors => less than a year in prison and fine
felonies => imprisonement for over a year, fine, or death penalty
what is the différence between CIA and FBI
FBI => inside the country
CIA => outside the country
What is the difference between a weapon and the weapon ?
The weapon is the tool used to commit the crime
A weapon is a tool who might be used to commit the crimes
what is the difference between jail and prison
jail => person awaiting their trial
prison => people who have been convinced.
what crime fall under federal jurisdiction or states, departement
federal states => when there are violations of federal states.
departement states => violations of a states law
what are the price of a bail
few hundred dollars
What are the fourth step Of an opening statement?
(1) salutation to the court (judge and jury)
(2) summary of the facts
(3) introduction of witnesses and evidence
(4) the Verdict you expect from the jury
What is a Plea hearing ?
The descendant plead knowingly the consequences into pleading guilty or not guilty
What’s the difference between petit jury and grand jury ?
À petit jury => 12 people is task to decide wether the defendant is innocent or guilty.
A grand jury =>23 people of person decide to charge someone or not