Individual Liberties
This amendment protects speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition
What is the 1st Amendment?
This type of defense can be used if someone kills their attacker.
What is self-defense?
This type of homicide is done with malice and premeditation
What is 1st degree murder?
Once this court makes a decision, all other courts must follow that precedent
What is the Supreme Court?
This is the last resort for conflict resolution
What is going to court?
This amendment protects against double jeopardy and self incrimination
What is the 5th Amendment?
This type of defense can be used if someone has evidence they were not at the crime scene while the crime was committed
What is an alibi
This type of homicide is often called a "crime of passion" because it is committed in the heat of the moment
What is voluntary manslaughter?
The burden of proof rests on this side of the case
What is the prosecution?
This is the first step in conflict resolution.
What is informal talk?
This amendment provides the right to an attorney, even if you cannot afford one.
What is the 6th Amendment?
This defense can be used if the police force you to commit a crime
What is entrapment?
This crime occurs when someone unlawfully enters a place with the intent to commit a crime
What is burglary?
These are less severe crimes like jay-walking, petty theft, and minor property damage
What is a misdemeanor?
In this method of conflict resolution, a 3rd party just listens to the issue and acts as a referee
What is mediation?
This amendment ensures you get the right to a trial by jury in civil cases
What is the 7th amendment?
This rule prevents evidence seized during an illegal search to be used in court
What is the Exclusionary Rule?
This crime occurs when someone unlawfully takes a car, but brings it back later
What is joyriding?
This is the name for the jury selection process
What is Voir Dire?
In this method of conflict resolution, both parties meet and discuss a way to compromise
What is negotiation?
This amendment states that just because something is not written in the Constitution doesn't mean you don't have it.
What is the 9th amendment
This defense can be used if a person only committed a crime because they were threatened by another person
What is duress?
This is the person who is actively committing the criminal act.
Who is the principal?
The opinion of a Justice who does not agree with the majority opinion
What is a dissenting opinion?
In this method of conflict resolution, a 3rd party listens to both sides and makes a decision
What is arbitration?