The party that files the lawsuit in a criminal case is called the plaintiff.

While many portions of the Bill of Rights apply to the states, not all of it does.

Most foreign jurisdictions follow the United States in making law a graduate program of study.

Identify the correct statement about the trial and appeal process.

Obscene speech is not subject to any protection under the First Amendment to the Constitution.

The Fifth Amendment to the Constitution prohibits “cruel and unusual” punishment.

Which of the following professions does NOT automatically exempt citizens from jury duty?

One of the best ways for parties to resolve simple legal disputes is to litigate their claims against each other, especially if they wish to maintain an ongoing business relationship with no hard feelings.

A transaction that takes place inside a state would create a nexus for sales tax to attach.

In high-profile cases, it is easy to find citizens who are impartial about the case.