Fictional Lawyers
This character, known for his high-profile clients, runs a law firm in the series "Suits" and is famous for his charm and negotiation skills.
Who is Harvey Specter?
In this landmark 1954 case, the Supreme Court ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This term refers to a written statement made under oath, often used as evidence in court.
What is an affidavit?
This area of law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, typically seeking monetary compensation.
What is civil law?
This term refers to the unlawful killing of another person with intent or malice aforethought.
What is murder?
In the TV series "Suits," this character is a brilliant but unlicensed lawyer who works at a prestigious law firm.
Who is Mike Ross?
This case established the principle of judicial review in 1803, allowing the Supreme Court to invalidate laws that conflict with the Constitution.
What is Marbury v. Madison?
This legal term refers to the document that initiates a lawsuit, outlining the plaintiff’s claims.
What is a complaint?
This legal doctrine addresses the rules and principles governing the administration of justice and the rights of parties involved in legal proceedings.
What is procedural law?
This type of crime involves the unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
What is theft?
This character is a former public defender who becomes a successful lawyer in the courtroom drama "How to Get Away with Murder."
Who is Annalise Keating?
This 2000 Supreme Court case effectively decided the presidential election, ruling that Florida's recount process violated the Equal Protection Clause.
What is Bush v. Gore?
This principle requires that courts follow precedents established in previous cases when making rulings.
What is stare decisis?
This legal principle allows individuals to seek compensation for damages caused by the negligent or intentional actions of others.
What is tort law?
This legal standard requires the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt."
What is the burden of proof?
In "My Cousin Vinny," this character, who has no formal law degree, defends his cousin in a murder trial.
Who is Vincent Gambini?
This case involved a defendant's right to counsel and led to the requirement that states provide legal representation to indigent defendants.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
This term describes a request made to a higher court to review the decision of a lower court.
What is a writ of certiorari?
This area of law involves the legal frameworks that protect individuals from unlawful detention and ensure fair trial rights, including habeas corpus.
What is criminal procedure?
This legal concept allows for a defense where a defendant argues they were compelled to commit a crime due to immediate threat of harm.
What is duress?
In "Law & Order: SVU," this character serves as the assistant district attorney known for her commitment to justice.
Who is Casey Novak?
In this 1965 case, the Supreme Court ruled that the right to privacy extends to a couple's decision to use contraception.
What is Griswold v. Connecticut?
This term describes the legal responsibility one party has for the actions or negligence of another, typically in employer-employee relationships.
What is vicarious liability?
This body of law encompasses regulations that govern the conduct of government agencies and the legal remedies available for their actions.
What is administrative law?
This principle allows law enforcement to stop and search a person if they have reasonable suspicion that the person is involved in criminal activity.
What is stop and frisk?