LAWS-310 MIDTERM

Q. What are the differences between substantive and procedural laws?

Q. In what ways are the powers of the federal government and the state government concurrent?

Q. Why would double jeopardy prevent a juvenile from being tried as an adult after going through an adjudication hearing in juvenile court?

Q. What is the doctrine of separation of powers?

Q. What are the elements of negligence?

Q. What happens if a minor enters into a contract and what does that mean? 

Question 17.17. (TCO 1) Based on your understanding from your text of the criminal system as it relates to juvenile offenders, what are some of the issues facing the courts when determining how to deal with juvenile crime?

Question 18.18. (TCOs 10 & 11) What would be some of the problems with using ADR in criminal cases? How might the parties be prepared for ADR in a criminal case?