Slide 1: People usually end up in a courtroom for various reasons, such as resolving disputes, seeking justice, or facing legal consequences.
1. In a criminal case, a person is accused of committing a crime. The government, represented by a prosecutor, brings charges against the defendant. The goal is to determine the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
2. In a civil case, individuals or entities are involved in a dispute related to their rights, obligations, or property. One party, the plaintiff, sues the other party, the defendant, seeking compensation or specific actions to be taken.
3. The judge's role in a civil case is to oversee the legal process, ensure that both parties follow the rules, make rulings on legal issues, and ultimately decide the outcome of the case if it does not go to a jury trial.
Slide 3: The complaint is a legal document filed by the plaintiff that outlines the claims against the defendant. It states the facts of the case, the legal basis for the claims, and the relief or compensation sought.
Slide 4: A jury is a group of individuals selected to hear the evidence presented during a trial and decide the facts of the case. Their role is to reach a verdict based on the evidence and instructions given to them by the judge. Juries are common in criminal trials and can also be used in civil cases.
