Rights
This amendment protects citizen privacy by outlining what is involved in a reasonable search and seizure.
What is the 4th amendment?
The thing that an act must violate in order to be considered a crime. (an established societal norm)
What is a law?
This means saying or doing something, even if it is unintentional, that provides evidence you did something illegal.
What is self-incrimination?
This is the person in the courtroom who builds a case proving the defendant is guilty.
Who is the prosecutor/prosecuting attorney?
This type of offender, who has two or more prior convictions, is subject to a range of punishment one level higher than that of the crime they are charged with.
What is a persistent offender?
This is a reminder of your rights when you are being arrested, and serves to maintain admissibility of evidence.
What is the Miranda Warning?
Also known as Actus Reus, this is the specific thing you do that violates a law.
What is the guilty act?
The spectrum of possible sentences for a given crime. Example: A C felony results in a prison term of not less than 3 years and not more than 10 years.
What is range of punishment?
This hearing, also known as a probable cause hearing, is where the Judge determines if there is enough evidence to proceed to trial.
What is a preliminary hearing?
This county-run facility holds people serving a sentence of less than one year, as well as those awaiting trial or who cannot afford their bond.
What is a jail?
This amendment provides guidelines regarding bail/bond amounts as well as punishments.
What is the 8th Amendment?
What a behavior must cause in order to be considered a crime.
What is harm?
The likelihood that a person will commit another crime after they have been convicted and punished for one.
What is recidivism?
In order to determine if a case is strong enough to go to trial, and to give victims the ability to speak freely, cases are often presented to this group of people.
What is a Grand Jury?
This type of probation will not show on a criminal record if successfully completed and does not include a backup sentence.
What is Suspended Imposition of Sentence?
This amendment provides guidelines on the rights of a person who has been accused of a crime and is going through the court process.
What is the 6th Amendment?
Also known as Mens Rea, this means being aware that you are doing a crime.
What is the guilty mind?
This is not being punished for the same crime more than once.
What is double jeopardy?
This person is responsible for courtroom security, and is employed by the County Sheriff's Department.
Who is a bailiff?
This is the only crime in the State of Missouri in which a "life" sentence literally means the defendant will die in jail.
What is first degree murder?
This amendment provides understanding of how a criminal court process should take place so that it is fair for everyone.
What is the 6th Amendment?
The final element of a crime, this means knowing that what you are doing is violating a law but you choose to intentionally do it anyway.
What is concurrence?
This is the way things are always done in court in order to ensure everyone is treated the same way every time.
What is due process?
This final hearing, after a guilty verdict has been given, is when the Judge announces punishment.
What is a sentencing hearing?
If you violate the rules, terms, or conditions of your probation, this is what will happen to you - and you will have to go in front of the Judge to explain why you messed up!
What is revocation?