Due Process
What is the purpose of due process?
Protect your rights
"Plead the Fifth" refers to which amendment?
5th
What are the three levels of crimes?
Violation, Misdemeanor, Felony
What is the name of the person who types everything said in a court room?
Court Reporter
What does it mean if you have been "Mirandaized"
You've been read your Miranda Rights
What could happen if a piece of due process is violated?
Charges dropped/lessened. Evidence not valid
The 5th Amendment gives you which rights?
Right to remain silent/Protects against self-incrimination
US Constitution
How many people make up a jury?
12
Most crimes committed in the US are committed at which level?
State
What is probable cause?
The 6th Amendment gives you the right to an impartial ___
Jury
A state crime goes against the...
State Constitution
What is the job of the bailiff?
Protect the people of the Courtroom
Who has to sign a warrant to make it legal?
A judge
What happens during an arraignment?
Defense has to plead guilty/not guilty
The 4,5, and 6th Amendments all have to deal with...
Criminal Justice system
Felony jail time is...
A year or more
What do we call the person who is responding to the case?
Defendant
Which two amendments tie directly into the Miranda Rights?
5th and 6th
What is the official title if someone uses mental issues as an excuse for committing a crime in an arraignment?
Guilty by means of insanity
What does the 4th Amendment protect you from?
Unreasonable Searches and Seizures.
What is the highest level of felony that you could commit?
Federal Felony
What do we call the person who initiates the case?
Prosecutor
Fill in the blanks: You have the right to remain ______ anything you say can and will be used against you in a _____ of law. You have the right to an ______ if you cannot afford an attorney one will be appointed to you. ________________________?
Silent, court, attorney, do you understand these rights as I've read them to you?