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10 Cards in this Set
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A midemeanor crime is prosecuted...? |
In County Court. |
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A felony crime is prosecuted...? |
In Circuit Court. |
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Resolution of a civil case requires... |
A finding of a preponderance of the evidence. |
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Criminal cases require a... |
Finding beyond reasonable doubt. |
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What are circuit courts sometimes referred to as? |
Courts of general jurisdiction, in recognition of the fact that most criminal and civil cases originate at this level. |
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The majority of jury trials in Florida take place before. .. |
One judge sitting as judge of the circuit courts. |
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Death penalty cases and case involving eminent domain requires... |
12 jury members. |
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In order to practice law I Florida you must... |
Be a member of the state bar or be admitted by a judge for a single case. |
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In order to charge someone with a felony, the state attorney must... |
File an information and take evidence to a grand jury. |
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The qualifications to become a member of the bar are... |
Graduate from law school, pass the bar exam, and pass a background investigation. |
