1. How many justices serve on the Georgia State Supreme Court?7
  1. List the rights specific to juveniles taken into custody? Right to private trial, Right to have parents present, different terminology
  1. What are some examples of unruly behavior?

Disobedient and Disorderly conduct, Truancy, underage drinking, curfew violations, running away

  1. What are the two examples of appellate courts in Georgia?Court of Appeals and State Supreme Court
  1. What are the four steps in the Juvenile Justice process?1. Intake Hearing 2. Detention Hearing 3. Adjudicatory Hearing 4. Dispositional Hearing
  1. What are the most serious crimes called in the adult justice system? Felonies
  1. What is an act committed by a juvenile that would be considered a crime by an adult?Delinquent Behavior
  1. In a criminal case, who has the burden of proof?The State (prosecutor)
  1. What does the term delinquent juvenile mean?17 years old or younger. 18 if you are deprived
  1. What are the seven deadly sins?Murder, Voluntary Manslaughter, armed robbery, rape, aggravated sexual battery, aggravated molestation, aggravated sodomy
  2. Juveniles who commit serious and violent crimes fall under the Adult Justice System and which court?Superior Court
  1. When a defendant receives the death penalty, it is automatically reviewed by the ____Georgia State Supreme Court______.
  1. What is a status offense? List examples

An offense that would not be a crime if committed by an adult. Ex: truancy, running away, caught with alcohol in hand

  1. Who has the burden of proof in a civil case?

Plaintiff

  1. A less serious crime that carries a maximum sentence of one year

Misdemeanors

  1. What are the steps in a adult criminal trial?1. Jury Selection 2. Opening Statements 3. Presentation of Evidence 4. Closing Statements 5. Jury deliberation and verdict 6. Sentencing
  2. For what reason may a criminal case be appealed?A mistake is made in the trial or defendant maintains their innocence
  3. What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing in the adult court system?

Judge determines probable cause

  1. What is the purpose of the Juvenile Justice System? Adult system?

Juvenile: Rehabilitation Adult: Punishment

  1. If a 15 year old is accused of shoplifting, which system will he fall under? Why?Juvenile because under 17 and not a serious violent crime
  1. What is the role of a prosecutor?On behalf of the state, put on trial and seek conviction for the defendant
  1. What is a right NOT guaranteed to juveniles?Right to Bail
  1. What is the role of the defense attorney?Provide a defense for the accused
  1. What is the difference between Sady robbing a service station and Garrett using a pistol to rob the Dollar General? Are they treated differently?Sady is considered a delinquent act and will be served through Juvenile Justice. Garrett committed a serious violent crime by using a firearm and will got to adult court
  1. What are to two purposes of the Judicial Branch? Interpret laws and Ensure Justice