Question

In a criminal case, Josephine Lawler was the victim of an aggravated assault on an Arizona highway by John Doe. Which of the following would be the most probable name of the court case?
A.

Josephine Lawler v. John Doe

B.

John Doe v. Josephine Lawler

C.

The State of Arizona v. Josephine Lawler

D.

The State of Arizona v. John Doe

Answer 1

The correct answer is D, as the name of the court case would be The State of Arizona v. John Doe.

In criminal cases, the accusation is carried out by the State through a prosecutor. In the case under analysis, although the victim is Josephine Lawler, it is the State of Arizona that carries out the claim. Regarding the accused, there is no doubt whatsoever, John Doe is the one who must respond for his crime, and so it is marked in the name of the case.

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Explanation: