16.2
What 3 things is the presumption of the innocence done for?
Every person brought to prison is ______ until proven _______
innocent, guilty
What does the 8th amendment prohibit?
Cruel and Unusual Punishment
Who can the death penalty not be used on?
the mentally disabled or people under the age of 18
T/F a lawyer can have a juror removed for bias opinion
True
Can you be punished for something that was not illegal when the act was committed?
No, Ex Post Facto Clause
As of 2025-2026 how many states have abolished the death penalty?
23 States
What is double jeopardy?
That a defendant cannot be charged twice for the same crime
Due to the 6th Amendment, if you cannot afford a lawyer
one will be appointed to you
What is a plea bargain?
When a defendant pleads guilty to receive a lesser punishment
What is the 3 strikes law?
laws that typically impose an automatic sentence of 25 years or life imprisonment when a person is convicted of a serious offense for the 3rd time
What is Habeas Corpus?
Way for people who are imprisoned to challenge their sentence and can apply to the court for a writ of habeas corpus which asks the court to determine if their imprisonment is unlawful