Cases
How many amendments are in the Constitution?
27 amendments
What's the French word for love?
Amour
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Jails are usually local facilities under the jurisdiction of a city, local district, or county. Prisons are institutional facilities under the jurisdiction of the state or federal government where convicted offenders serve longer sentences.
John Hinson (aka. "Old Jack") was the first prisoner at Walnut Street Jail; first penitentiary in the USA.
How long did it take for John to escape Walnut Street Jail?
18 Days
What case law established the right for all criminal defenses including state level?
Gideon vs. Wainwright (1963)
What does XOXO stand for?
Hugs and kisses or, more specifically, kiss, hug, kiss, hug
What is the percentage of drug offenders in prison?
50% Of the prison population
Forensics plays a major role in any trial. However, there is only 1 type of forensic investigation that lacks sufficient scientific foundation. Yet, no court has found it inadmissible.
What is it?
Bite Mark Analysis
What court case led to judicial review?
Marbury v. Madison (1803)
According to Roman mythology, who is the son of Mercury and Venus?
Cupid
How do private prisons cut costs?
Understaffing guards and other personnel
About 95% of all pleads are guilty. Although, there is a significant number of innocent citizens who choose to plead guilty in fear of not actually being found innocent in trial.
What is the percentage of known exonerees that have pled guilty?
15%
What court case decided that mental patients could not be confined in institutions against their will?
O'Conner v. Donaldson (1975)
According to the National Confectioners Association, how many cocoa beans does it take to make a pound of chocolate?
400
What was the name of the first prison in the united states?
Walnut street jail
Nothing was necessarily known about fingerprints till Sir William Herschel made his servants go under contract by pressing their fingerprints. This was due to his servants being illiterate and unable to sign their own names.
In what country was fingerprinting discovered in?
India
About how many cases does the U.S. Supreme Court hear per year?
100 - out of 8,000 appeals!
On average, how many times does the average heart beat per day?
100,000
Who are the two biggest private prison business?
Corrections Corporation of America and The Geo Group, Inc.
There are many known serial killers that go by the name, "Carolina's Killer"; However, from 1990-1994 a particular man terrorized areas of Charlotte near the border. 10 out of 11 of his victims were friends or acquaintances. He is most notable for working as a manager in fast food and strangling every victim.
What is his nickname?
The Taco Bell Strangler