Criminal and Civil Law and steps of adult criminal justice

Quincy receives a ticket for driving 60 mph in a 50 mph zone. All the other cars on the highway were passing him. What kind of law does this involve?

Paul is shopping at Target. He slips in a puddle caused by a spill that the employees neglected to section off. He sues Target for $30,000 as a result of his injuries caused by the fall. What kind of law is involved?

What is the end result of a civil trial?

Matt ran a red light and crashed into Bob's car. He received a ticket from the Gwinnett County Police and was sued by Bob for damages to his car. What kind of law is involved?

The formal charge against the defendant is called a(n)

During what part of a criminal case does the defendant formally hear the charges against him and he/she enters a plea of guilty or not guilty

What happens to bail money if the person is found not guilty?

If a trial was biased or tainted in some way, the losing party might take this step after the trial is over

Bail is