When is a criminal summons used? An arrest warrant?

What will be an ideal response?


A summons is issued when the offense is minor and the defendant is likely
to appear in court. A warrant is used when the defendant was not arrested, the charge is serious, and there is a likelihood that the defendant might flee.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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If the debtor obtained credit fraudulently, and the creditor can prove it, debt in connection with the credit card may be ruled ________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. To affirm a case on appeal is to agree with the decision in the lower court. 2. Most workers’ compensation cases are settled before they go to hearings. 3. Many states have either expressly or indirectly discouraged lump sum awards because of the temptation that a sudden influx of money can have for some workers. 4. In creating a compromise and release form, only the employer is required to sign the document dismissing the case. 5. Employers have strong incentives to settle a case before it goes to a hearing.

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To make sure that most time limits end on a weekday, the discovery time periods were altered to include only multiples of _______.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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