Investigation Phase
This is the first step in a criminal case, when police gather facts and evidence to determine if a crime has occurred.
Investigation phase
This is the initial court appearance where charges are read, and the defendant may enter a plea.
arraignment
The Miranda rights come from this Supreme Court case.
Miranda v. Arizona
Citizens may be required to serve on this group, which listens to evidence and decides guilt or innocence.
jury
The famous video game character who eats pellets and runs from ghosts is:
Pac-Man
Officers may do this to a suspect or crime scene to find evidence legally.
search or search and seizure
In this hearing, a judge decides if there is enough evidence for the case to proceed to trial.
preliminary hearing
This type of law deals with disputes between individuals, such as contracts or property.
civil law
This amendment guarantees a defendant the right to a speedy and public trial.
Sixth Amendment
In which U.S. state would you find the Grand Canyon?
Arizona
During this, law enforcement formally questions a suspect under oath.
interrogation
A formal accusation issued by a grand jury stating there is enough evidence to charge someone.
indictment
A crime punishable by more than one year in prison is called:
felony
During this process, lawyers ask potential jurors questions to determine if they are suitable to serve on a jury.
voir dire
What is the official animal of Scotland?
Unicorn
This legal document allows police to search a specific place or seize specific items.
search warrant
A defendant may agree to plead guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a lighter sentence. This process is called:
plea bargaining
A person who represents someone accused of a crime in court is called a:
defense attorney
This legal document can require a person to appear in court to testify.
subpoena
What is the chemical symbol for silver?
Ag
This legal principle requires police to have a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed before making an arrest.
probable cause
Lawyers may request these to exclude evidence or witnesses from the trial.
motions
The “beyond a reasonable doubt” standard applies in this type of case.
criminal case
This legal term refers to the jury’s final decision about the defendant’s guilt or innocence.
verdict
What year was the very first model of the iPhone released?
2007