Case facts
Why was the case important?
Clarified more about the clause and amendments
What 2 amendments were involved in the case?
5th and 14th
What tribe was he from?
The Navajo tribe
What was the decision ratio?
6-3
Who was on the duck in slide 3?
Alex Trebek
What was the acronym of the individual that Denezpi assaulted?
V.Y
What clause was mentioned?
Double Jeopardy Clause
What did the Supreme Court charge him for?
Sexual assault
What was the name of the Justice that wrote a dissenting opinion?
Neil Gorsuch
What kinda duck was on slide 3?
Mallard
How long was Denezpi's sentence?
30 years in prison
What does the clause mentioned above do? (DJC)
It prohibits anyone from being prosecuted for substantially the same crime
What did the other court charge him for?
Assualt charges on an unknown individuals
Which two additional justices joined in the dissenting opinion?
Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan
What 3 things were on slide 4?
Smiley face, the constitution, and a screenshot of the clause?
On June 13th, 2022
In the 5th amendment
What was the first court that charged him called?
The Court of Indian Offenses
How many people are on the Supreme Court?
What two images were on the 1st slide?
Alex Trebek
What was the question asked?
"Is the Court of Indian Offenses of Ute Mountain Ute Agency a federal agency such that Merle Denezpi’s conviction in that court barred his subsequent prosecution in a United States District Court for a crime arising out of the same incident?"
What is the 14th Amendment?
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United State
Who did Denezi challenge?
The jury's decision
What was their final decision?
He was found guilty
What photo is on slide 2?
Photo of the Navajo tribe