Vocabulary 1
Affidavit
In which each party, through the law of civil procedure, obtain evidence from the other party or parties
Discovery
This amendment protects the five freedoms
1st Amendment
This amendment gives us the right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
The standard used to prove allegations in a court proceeding
Burden of Proof
The testimony of a witness other than in open court - often in the forrm of an oral statement made beofre an officer who is authorized to administer oaths
Depositon
This amendment protects us from quartering soldiers
3rd Amendment
This amendment gives us the right to no unreasonable searches or seizures
4th Amendment
The defendant is found not guilty because the prosecution did not prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt
Acquittal
The proceeding in which a defendant is brought to court, informed of the charges and asked to plead guilty or not guilty
Arraignment
This amendment protects the reserved powers of the states
10th Amendment
This amendment gives us the right to no cruel or unusual punishments
8th Amendment
It requires a person to appear before the court to give a testimony or submit evidence
Issue a subpoena
A false statement made under oath, which is a criminal offense
Perjury
This amendment abolished slavery
13th Amendment
This amendment gives all men (of any color) the right to vote
15th Amendment
When a person has been proven to have not committed the alleged offense(s)
Exoneration
When a jury is unable to reach a verdict
Hung/Deadlocked Jury
This amendment banned alcohol
18th Amendment
This amendment gives everybody (men and women of any color) the right to vote
19th Amendment