Criminal and Civil Law

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Lesson Title: Criminal and Civil LawSOL: 10cEssential Knowledge /Question: How are criminal cases similar and different?Higher Level Question for Rigor: How would you decide this case?Bloom’s Taxonomy: comprehension, knowledge, analysisMaterials: slot notes, candy, ppt with video, vocabulary matching worksheetVocabulary: criminal law, civil law, misdemeanor, felony, probable cause, bail, arraignment, plea, plaintiff, defendant, jury, appealProcedures / Instructional Strategies: candy question for review, ppt presentation with 20 minute video about court case – kids decide verdictLearning Styles Addressed: visual, auditory, kinestheticDifferentiation: choose how to illustrate with words or pictures the difference between criminal law and civil lawAssessment: candy questions, vocabulary matching sheet for homework

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In a criminal case, a court determines whether a person

accused of breaking the law is guilty or not guilty of a

misdemeanor or a felony.

Criminal procedure in felony cases

• Person accused may be arrested if police have probable cause

Criminal procedure in felony cases

• Person accused may be arrested if police have probable cause

• Accused may be committed to jail or released on bail

Criminal procedure in felony cases

• Person accused may be arrested if police have probable cause

• Accused may be committed to jail or released on bail

• Case proceeds to arraignment where probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed attorney and a plea is entered

Criminal procedure in felony cases

• Person accused may be arrested if police have probable cause

• Accused may be committed to jail or released on bail

• Case proceeds to arraignment where probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed attorney and a plea is entered

• Court date set and trial conducted

Criminal procedure in felony cases

• Person accused may be arrested if police have probable cause

• Accused may be committed to jail or released on bail

• Case proceeds to arraignment where probable cause is reviewed, defendant may be appointed attorney and a plea is entered

• Court date set and trial conducted• Guilty verdict may be appealed

In a civil case, a court settles a disagreement between two parties to

recover damages or receive compensation.

Procedure for civil cases

• Plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation

Procedure for civil cases

• Plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation

• Can be heard by judge or jury

Procedure for civil cases

• Plaintiff files a complaint to recover damages or receive compensation

• Can be heard by judge or jury

• Case can be appealed

You be the jury in this 20 minute

court case video.

On the left-hand side of your notebook, illustrate, with words or pictures,

two different court cases – one a criminal case and the other a civil

case.