Latin Phrases
The phrase “pro bono” means this type of legal work
What is Unpaid representation or public work
“Miranda v. Arizona” created these rights that must be read to an individual prior to their arrest
What is the Miranda Rights or Miranda Warnings
This Kansas serial killer’s name is an acronym for bind, torture, kill
Who is the BTK Killer
Police must have this type of document signed by a judge before they can go through someone’s property
What is a Search Warrant
This law in Pennsylvania, also referred to as “blue law” prevented the sale of this on Sundays
What is cars
This Latin phrase means “Criminal Mind”
What is Mens Rea
This landmark case from Ohio made it legal to “stop and frisk” without violation of the 4th amendment under reasonable suspicion of a crime
What is Terry vs. Ohio
Aileen Wuornos was the first what in Florida
What is Female Serial Killer
This binding document means that 2 or more parties must abide by the terms
What is a Contract
In Delaware, it is illegal to race horses on these holidays
What is Good Friday and Easter Sunday
This Latin phrase means “Present the Body” for trial
What is Habeas Corpus
This landmark case set into precedent that juveniles are protected under the Fourteenth Amendment
What is In Re Gault
This serial killer was considered the first in American with his “murder castle”
Who is H.H.Holmes
An affidavit is typically this type of statement under oath
What is Sworn Statement
In Maine, if your Christmas decorations are still up by this date, you will receive a fine
When is January 14th
“Caveat Emptor” means this person should beware
Who is buyer
This Georgia landmark case made inconsistent imposition of the death penalty a violation of the 8th amendment
What is Furman v. Georgia
Jack the Ripper, who was recently identified by DNA on a scarf, would kill these types of women
What are Prostitutes
This type of document is typically a written order issued by the court to demand a specific action from someone
What is a Writ
In Pennsylvania, if you have been convicted of a felony, you cannot administer this type of game
What is a Bingo Game
“Vior Dire” means to what
What is speak the truth
“Tennessee v. Garner” set the precedent on this type of force that can be used on a fleeing suspect when they are believed to be a significant threat
What is deadly force
This serial killer was known for killing teenage boys and then eating their flesh
Who is Jeffrey Dahmer
If you are subpoenaed, it means you must show up to court and do this
What is Testify
Under this type of Liability, you could be sued and have to pay monetary compensation to a trespasser who was hurt on your property
What is Premises Liability (or Property Liability)