DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS
Person accused of a crime in court.
Who is the defendant?
Issued by a judge to authorize a search or arrest.
What is a warrant?
Trial by a group of citizens who determine guilt or innocence.
What is a jury trial?
Evidence or testimony obtained unlawfully and in violation of legal rights.
What is the exclusionary rule?
Represents the defendant in court.
Who is the defense attorney?
Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.
What is the 8th Amendment?
Legal process allowing law enforcement to search for evidence.
What is search and seizure?
Right to a trial conducted without undue delay.
What is a speedy trial?
Protection against being tried twice for the same crime.
What is double jeopardy?
Maintains order in the courtroom.
Who is the bailiff?
Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees a due process of law.
What is the 5th Amendment?
Act of unintentionally admitting guilt or providing evidence against oneself.
What is self-incrimination?
Process of requesting a higher court to review a lower court's decision.
What is an appeal?
Standard of proof in criminal cases.
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
Records court proceedings.
Who is the court reporter?
Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, and the right to confront witness.
What is the 6th Amendment?
Ensures fair treatment and legal proceedings in criminal cases.
What is due process of law?
Person who provides testimony or evidence in court.
Who is a witness?
Principle ensuring fair treatment in legal proceedings.
What is due process?
Assists the judge in managing cases.
Who is the clerk?
Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the 4th Amendment?
Notification of legal rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.
What is a Miranda warning?
Bail amount that exceeds what is considered reasonable.
What is excessive bail?
Protection against self-incrimination.
What is due process?
Presides over legal proceedings and renders judgments.
Who is the judge?