What is similar to plea bargaining in that it lessens an offender's punishment for her crime?

pre-trial diversion
settlement
warrant
verdict

federal courts include the supreme court, the circuit courts, and the us court of appeals.

true or false?

which of the following also means to have the courts review the legality of the court’s earlier decision?

settled
judged
warranted
appealed

which is not an example of a civil case?

divorce
custody
contract dispute
piracy

criminals who plead guilty are given an automatic right to appeal.

true or false?

which term refers to the situation where the parties involved in a civil case come to an agreement and is overseen by an impartial person?

settlement
petition
motion of summary judgments
mediation

the process within a civil case where evidence is gathered and witnesses found is known as which of the following?
answer

preliminary hearing
arraignment
deposition
discovery

who is responsible for preparing a case against an offender in a criminal case?

defense attorney
plaintiff
prosecuting attorney
respondent

plea bargains allow the offender to remove an offense from their record in exchange for agreeing to terms outlined by the prosecuting attorney.

true or false

settlements are part of civil cases; corrections are part of criminal cases.
true or false

which is the second tier of courts in the federal system?

us court of appeals
supreme court
circuit court
bankruptcy court

the defendant in a case always has the right to say nothing that might make him look guilty.
true or false

bankruptcy cases are always held in state courts.

true or false

who is the person bringing accusations against another in a civil case?

prosecutor
plaintiff
plea bargainer
police officer

what is a decision by a judge or jury?

warrant
summons
settlement
verdict