Civics for all
well- Bye
Its my right
I saw that
order in the court
200

This is a legal obligation to act in a certain way or do something 

Duty

200

This is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor often used to get a reduced sentence

Plea Bargain

200

These are the rights that must be given to anyone in custody

Miranda Rights

200

this is a person that provides information at a trial

Witness

200

this is when both attorneys give a brief description of the upcoming trial to the jury

opening statements

400

 being  accountable for something within one's power, control, or management. Something you SHOULD do

Responsibility

400

This is when a person admits that they committed the crime that they are accused of

Guilty

400

governs all laws relating to arrest, search and

seizure, and the rights citizens have to privacy

4th amendment

400

This person has extensive knowledge and can present facts about a topic in court

expert witness

400

once an attorney has directly questioned their witness, the opposing attorney questions them in a process called

Cross examination

800

90% of criminal cases are resolved by this

Plea Bargain

800

This is what a person pleas if they deny they committed a crime and plan to fight the charges 

Not Guilty 

800

This amendment states you do not have to incriminate yourself

5th amendment 

800

This is a person that can be a witness that a person could not have committed a crime because they have knowledge that they were somewhere else at the time

Alibi

800

This is what an attorney states if they wish to disagree with something during a trial

Objection

1600

It's primary function is to resolve disputes through facts

trial court

1600

Also known as an Alford Plea- a person states that they admit that they would likely be convicted if the case went to trial but they do not actually admit to committing the crime. treated as a guilty plea 

No Contest (Nolo Condendo)

1600

States that you must be informed of the crime you are accused of, be able to confront witnesses and secure your own witnesses

6th amendment

1600

this is the process for choosing a fair and impartial jury

Voir Dire

1600

If the judge agrees with an attorney's objection it is this

Sustained

2000

This is the state of being extremely poor or lacking resources

Indigent

2000

this is the decision that is made by the jury regarding guilt of innocence

verdict

2000

in order to obtain a search warrant this must be presented to the judge

Probable cause

2000

this is the degree needed to become an attorney 

Juris Doctorate

2000

If a judge disagrees with an objection by an attorney this is the ruling

Over-ruled

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