2. ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A PROSECUTOR? DISCLAIMERREFERENCES Play the Trivia Game to find out! LEGAL TUTORIALS

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4. OBJECTIVES  To interactively learn basic knowledge regarding the functioning of Virginia’s criminal justice system  To assess this knowledge through the use of interactive multiple choice trivia questions Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? LET’S GET STARTED! HOME

5. How many Classes of Felonies exist in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? 1 1 4 4 6 6 7 7 HOME

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7. How many Classes of Felonies exist in the Commonwealth of Virginia? Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? CORRECT! There are 6 Classes of Felonies in Virginia See Virginia Code Section 18.2-10 for DetailsVirginia Code Section 18.2-10 HOME

8. What is the maximum amount of jail time you can be sentenced to for a Class 1 Misdemeanor? Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? 5 Years 6 Months 6 Months 12 Months 12 Months 2 Years HOME

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10. What is the maximum amount of jail time you can be sentenced to for a Class 1 Misdemeanor? Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? CORRECT! HOME

11. In what court are Jury Trials (a.k.a. Venires) heard? Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? General District Court General District Court Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court Circuit Court Circuit Court Appeals Court Appeals Court HOME

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13. In what court are Felony Trials (a.k.a. Felony Venires) heard? Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? CORRECT! HOME

14. True or False All of the following steps occur in the jury trial process: - Jury Selection - Presentation of Evidence - Opening & Closing Arguments - Jury Deliberation and Presentation of Jury Verdict Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? True False HOME

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16. Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? CORRECT! All of the following steps occur in the jury trial process: - Jury Selection - Presentation of Evidence - Opening & Closing Arguments - Jury Deliberation and Presentation of Jury Verdict HOME

17. LET’S REVIEW! Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? How many Classes of Felonies exist in the Commonwealth of Virginia? What is the maximum amount of jail time you can be sentenced to for a Class 1 Misdemeanor? 6! 12 Months! In what court are Felony Trials (a.k.a. Felony Venires) heard? Circuit Court! True or False: All of the following steps occur in the jury trial process: - Jury Selection - Presentation of Evidence - Opening & Closing Arguments - Jury Deliberation and Presentation of Jury Verdict True! HOME

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20. REFERENCES Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? How does the criminal jury trial process work?. (2007, June 30). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnVq0znDml8 Lis code of virginia. (2013, January 9). Retrieved from http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000 cod 18.2-10 Medvin, M. (2010, December 14). Explanation of virginia laws and penalties for felony, misdemeanor, and criminal traffic offenses. Retrieved from http://medvinlaw.com/alexandria-virginia-state- federal-criminal-defense-lawyer-attorney-law-firm/explanation-of- virginia-laws-and-penalties-for-felony-misdemeanor-and-criminal- traffic-offenses/ Office of the Attorney General. (2012). Introduction to virginia's judicial system. Retrieved from http://www.virginiarules.com/virginia-rules/introduction-to-http://www.virginiarules.com/virginia-rules/introduction-to- virginias-judicial-system Us legal. (2013). Retrieved from http://definitions.uslegal.com/ HOME

21. Legal Definitions  MISDEMEANOR: Less serious crime, where you cannot be sentenced to more than 12 months in jail Click HERE for more informationHERE  FELONY: More serious crime, where you can be sentenced to more than 1 year in jail. There are 6 felony classes in the Virginia Code. Click HERE for more informationHERE ("Us legal," 2013) Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? HOME

22. Court Definitions  PROSECUTOR: Attorney representing the government in a criminal case Click HERE for more informationHERE  JURY: Panel of peers or community members who are summoned to decide a legal matter Click HERE for more informationHERE  JURY TRIAL PROCESS: Includes: - Jury Selection - Presentation of Evidence - Opening & Closing Arguments - Jury Deliberation and Presentation of Jury Verdict Click HERE for more informationHERE ("Us legal," 2013) Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? HOME

23. Court Definitions  GENERAL DISTRICT COURT: Lower courts where misdemeanor trials are held with a Judge Click HERE for more informationHERE  JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS COURT: Lower courts where misdemeanor trials involving domestic situations and children are held with a Judge Click HERE and HERE for more informationHERE  CIRCUIT COURT: Upper court where bench and jury trials (venires) are heard by a Judge and/or jury Click HERE for more informationHERE  APPEALS COURT: Reviews trial court judgments Click HERE for more informationHERE ("Us legal," 2013) Are You Smarter than a Prosecutor? HOME