KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!
This Amendment guarantees your right to free speech, freedom of religion, and freedom of the press.
What is the First Amendment?
This type of court order requires a person to either do something or stop doing something
What is an injunction?
An infamous Harvard Law student who was promoted from legal counsel to chief attorney under the supervision of a licensed lawyer in a murder trial, in accordance with Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3.03.
Who is Elle Woods?
Before going to trial, attorneys often try to resolve issues through this formal negotiation process.
What is a settlement conference?
(attorneys elaborate on personal experience)
Whose favorite hobby outside of law is playing video games (primarily strategy and roleplaying games) and board games (war games especially)?
Who is Glen Williams?
The Supreme Court established this set of required warnings (including the right to remain silent) that police must read to a suspect before interrogation.
What are Miranda Rights?
This term refers to the written arguments submitted to a court explaining why one side should win
What is a legal brief?
A renowned book character from Maycomb, Alabama, whose compelling defense against a prosecution whose sole evidence was the alleged victim's testimony resulted in a wrongful conviction. Modeled after real historical cases such as Powell v. Alabama and Brown v. Mississippi.
Who is Atticus Finch?
This document marks the official beginning of a lawsuit and notifies a defendant they are being sued.
What is a complaint?
(attorneys elaborate on personal experience)
Who would be rocky road if they were an ice cream flavor?
Who is Susan Freiwald?
The specific burden of proof in a criminal proceeding the prosecution must meet to secure a conviction.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
This burden of proof, used in civil cases, requires showing that a claim is more likely true than not
What is preponderance of the evidence?
A New York City family court judge who handled over 20,000 cases in 14 years is also known as one of the highest-paid TV personalities of all time, earning an estimated $47 million a year at the height of their success.
Who is Judge Judy?
This is the legal process during which both sides exchange evidence, documents, and depositions.
What is discovery?
(attorneys elaborate on personal experience)
Whose fun fact is that they run laps around a racetrack with their car?
Who is Mark Bradford?
This is the constitutional protection against the government taking private property for public use without just compensation.
What is Eminent Domain?
This word describes evidence that is relevant and contributes meaningfully to proving a fact at issue
What is material evidence?
The notorious Supreme Court judge known for their tireless dedication to advancing gender equality, played by Kate McKinnon on SNL
Who is Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
In criminal courts, this is the stage where defendants are formally advised of the charges against them.
What is an arraignment?
(attorneys elaborate on personal experience)
Whose first job was being a Hot Dog vendor at the Oakland Raiders Games?
Who is Mario Andrews?
This legal term, often associated with the Fifth Amendment, means a person cannot be tried for the same crime twice after an acquittal or conviction.
What is double jeopardy?
This doctrine prevents someone from denying a statement they previously made when another person reasonably relied on it
What is a promissory estoppel?
A college dropout turned associate attorney at a NYC law firm who never went to law school.
Who is Mike Ross?
This type of motion asks the judge to decide a case because there are no disputed material facts.
What is a motion for summary judgment?
(attorneys elaborate on personal experience)
Whose favorite case was Obergefell v Hodges?
Who is Jean Shrem?