Question

Civil suits involve offenses against society as a whole, prosecuted by the government, with defendants presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. - True or False

Misdemeanors are serious offenses punishable by imprisonment for one year or more, often involving violence or significant harm to society. - True or False

The 4th Amendment safeguards us from unreasonable searches and seizures, while the 5th Amendment guarantees protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy. - True or False

Incarceration is when a defendant is sentenced to time in jail or prison. - True or False

Answer 1

1. **False** - Civil suits typically involve disputes between individuals or entities and are not prosecuted by the government. Criminal cases involve offenses against society as a whole.

2. **False** - Misdemeanors are generally less serious offenses than felonies and are punishable by less than one year of imprisonment. Felonies are the serious offenses that are punishable by one year or more.

3. **True** - The 4th Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures, and the 5th Amendment provides protection against self-incrimination and double jeopardy.

4. **True** - Incarceration refers to the confinement of a defendant in jail or prison as part of a sentence.