Key terms- paper 1 Flashcards
(30 cards)
who has the burden of proof (both types)
criminal- prosecution must prove guilt
civil- claimant as they want the money
charge
when the police accuse someone of something
defendant (D)
The person being accused of doing something wrong
courts hearing cases (both types)
criminal: civil:
-supreme court -supreme court
-court of appeal -court of appeal
-crown court -high court
-magistrates -county court
remand (in custody)
staying in custody between the time you’re charged and the time of your trial
acquitted
the verdict when D is found not guilty
bail
being given freedom between the time you’re charged and the time of the trial
offence
another word for crime
verdict
the actual decision the case
powers of the court (both types)
criminal:
-sentancing: prison, community service
civil:
-award damages
-injunction
standard of proof
how much proof must be provided within the case
purpose of law (both types)
criminal:
-punish the guilty
-protect the public
civil:
-settle disputes
-something that’s not a crime
victim (V)
person who was allegedly wronged in some way
person starting the case (both types)
criminal- prosecution (state/ cps)
civil- claimant
convicted
verdict when D is found guilty
burden of proof
person who has the job of proving the case
damages
compensation- money C will receive if D is found liable
standard of proof (both types)
criminal:
-high standard of proof
-beyond reasonable doubt
civil:
-balance of probability
-lower standard of proof
people deciding verdict (both types)
criminal- jury
civil- judge
both types of verdict
criminal- guilty/ not guilty
civil- liable/ not liable
prosecution
people who are proving case against D (they have burden of proof)
liable/ not liable
verdict in civil law
sentence
punishment given to D after conviction
claimant
person claiming they were wronged in some way
