Criminal Law
A crime punishable by more than one year in prison
What is a Felony?
This ended segregation in public schools
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This amendment protects your right to remain silent
What is the 5th Amendment?
This person oversees the trial and ensures the law is followed
Who is the judge?
When a lawyer’s personal interest interferes with their duty
What is a conflict of interest?
The Term for a "guilty mind"
What is mens rea?
Requires police to inform you of your rights when arrested
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures
What is the 4th Amendment?
This person represents the government in a criminal case
Who is the prosecutor?
This protects private communication between a lawyer and client
What is attorney-client privilege?
Defense where police pressure someone into committing a crime
What is Entrapment?
Guaranteed the right to an attorney if you can't afford one
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Police need this to search your house (unless you consent)
What is a warrant?
This attorney defends the person accused of a crime
Who is the defense attorney?
This refers to violating professional or ethical standards
What is misconduct?
Killing caused by reckless behavior, No Intent to kill
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Evidence from an illegal search cannot be used as evidence
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
You must be informed of these rights before police questioning
What are Miranda Rights?
This group decides guilt or innocence in a trial
Who is the jury?
Lawyers can lose this license if they seriously violate ethics
What is disbarment?
Prevents being tried twice for the same crime
What is Double Jeopardy?
Students do not lose free speech rights at school
What is Tinker v. Des Moines?
This amendment guarantees the right to a speedy and fair trial
What is the 6th Amendment?
This official keeps the courtroom in order and handles defendants in custody
Who is the bailiff?
These rules guide professional lawyer behavior
What are legal ethics?