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FRAUD EXAMINATION ALBRECHT, ALBRECHT, & ALBRECHT. Legal Follow-Up. Chapter 18. Learning Objectives. Identify aspects of the court system. Understand the civil litigation process. Understand the criminal litigation process. Describe the nature of an expert witness.
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FRAUD EXAMINATIONALBRECHT, ALBRECHT, & ALBRECHT Legal Follow-Up Chapter 18
Learning Objectives • Identify aspects of the court system. • Understand the civil litigation process. • Understand the criminal litigation process. • Describe the nature of an expert witness.
Criminal Civil Discuss Differences Between the 2 Court.
Comment on: • Production Requests • Interrogatories • Requests for Admission • Subpoenas • Depositions • Motion Practice & Negotiation
Which Constitutional Relate to Criminal Trials? 4th 5th 6th
How Do Expert Witnesses Differ from Fact or Character Witnesses?
Review Dos & Don’ts at The Trial
List Dos & Don’ts Of Cross Examination
Terms Match Enforces federal law, established by federal government Lower Trial Court State courts that try misdemeanors & pretrial issues Federal Court Bankruptcy Court Federal court that only hears bankruptcy cases Appellate Court Reviews lower court cases
Terms Match Attorneys try to find out information about other side’s case Subpoena Discovery Hearing where defendant has charges read Court order requiring testimony or deposition Preliminary Hearing Pretrial hearing to decide if “probable cause” exists to charge defendant with a crime Arraignment
Terms Match Sworn testimony before a trial Motion Written statement given under oath Motion for Dismissal Request the judge to dismiss claim Affidavit Response to a complaint or pleading, or a request made to the judge Deposition
Terms Match Nolo Contendere Plea does not contest charges or admit guilt Legal process to qualify as expert witness Voir Dire Negotiated pretrial agreement to resolve a legal dispute Settlement Judgments asked for in a civil case Remedy