1. The burden of proof in a criminal case is:
A actus Reus.
B beyond a reasonable doubt.
C mens Rea.
D preponderance of the evidence.
E actual malice.
2. The burden of proof in a civil case is much higher than the burden of proof in a criminal case.
TRUE or FALSE
3. A judge reports that a jury was "hung." What does the judge mean?
A That the jury could not reach a decision.
B That the jury had waited an excessive amount of time before retiring for the evening.
C That the jury had waited an excessive amount of time before reaching a verdict.
D That the jury wanted to hang the prosecutor for unjustly charging the defendant.
E That the jury wanted to hang the defendant by imposing a heavy sentence.
4. An individual can file a criminal law suit.
TURE or FALSE
5. Bribery is when someone offers anything of value to influence the conduct of a person in a position of trust.
TURE or FALSE
6. If you sign your mother's name to a check made out to her, you may have committed forgery.
TURE or FALSE
7. If Molly was indicted by the grand jury of murder, she could still be found not guilty in a criminal trial.
TURE or FALSE