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Civil
A type of legal case that involves disputes between people or organizations, usually about money, property, or rights—not criminal charges. Examples include lawsuits over contracts, injuries, or divorces.

Criminal
A type of legal case where someone is accused of breaking the law, such as theft or assault. The government prosecutes the accused, and if found guilty, the person may face penalties like fines or imprisonment.

Verdict
The final decision made by a jury (or judge) at the end of a trial about whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty in a criminal case, or who wins in a civil case.

Voir Dire
The process during jury selection where the judge and attorneys ask potential jurors questions to determine if they can be fair and impartial in the case.

Fair and Impartial
Being unbiased and open-minded—treating all parties equally without favoritism or prejudice.

Petit Jury
Also called a trial jury, this is the group of citizens who hear the evidence during a trial and decide the outcome.

Grand Jury
A group of citizens that meets before a criminal trial to decide whether there is enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.