Amendments
This Amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment.
8th
Putting someone on trial twice for the same crime.
Double Jeopardy
Laws written by the Legislative Branch.
Statutes
This is less serious offence. A speeding ticket.
Misdemeanor
An officer cannot legally search your home without this.
Search Warrant
This Amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizure.
4th
Evidence gained illegally and cannot be used in court.
Exclusionary Rule
Deals with the structure and meaning of the Constitution.
Constitutional Law
A ruling used for the basis for judicial decisions.
Precedent
The accused are innocent until proven this.
Guilty
This Amendment provides the right to a lawyer and a speedy trial.
6th
Punishes individuals without a trial.
Bill of Attainder
Sets statutes that apply to mean and women in the service.
Military Law
This is more serious crime. Armed robbery
Felony
When arrested, officers must read you your this.
Miranda Rights
This Amendment requires states to treat everyone equally.
14th
Punishes individuals for actions that were not illegal at the time they occurred.
Ex Post Factor Law
Rules set by government agencies.
Administrative Laws
Legal action in which a person sues for damages.
Lawsuit
To get out of jail until the day of the trial, one needs to pay this.
Bail
This Amendment protects individuals against self-incrimination.
5th
An order to bring accused people before a judge.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Lawsuits brought to court to remedy harm that has been done.
Civil Law
Following established legal procedures.
Due Process
Fair, Responsible, Understandable, Enforceable