Vocab
a document signed by a judge that allows the police to arrest a specific person.
Arrest Warrant
What does a search warrant include?
A judge's signature
Where they can search
What the police can take
Location of the search
Probable cause/Affidavit
Identify THREE requirements to be on a jury?
**DAILY TRIPLE**
1) US Citizen
2) 18 years or older
3) Speak English
4) Not a felon
5) Live in the county you are assigned to do your jury duty
**DAILY TRIPLE**
True or False: The US Supreme Court outlawed the death penalty at one point in history due to citing "cruel and unusual punishment".
True
This means not admitting guilt but not contesting the charges either.
Nolo contendre
A federal law that allows judges to withhold bail to any one charged with a federal violence or drug charge.
Bail Reform Act
Which amendment is about unreasonable searches and seizures?
4th Amendment
Which amendment deals with confronting witnesses?
6th Amendment
What must be read to people accused of crime when they are in custody and about to be interrogated?
Identify two things that can be used to arrest someone.
1) Arrest Warrant
2) Probable Cause
Testimony against someone in exchange for not being charged or a lesser sentencing.
Immunity
Identify THREE ways police can conduct a search WITHOUT a search warrant.
1. Arrest
2. Probable Cause
3. Emergency Situation
4. Borders/Airports
5. Plain View
6. Consent
7. Hot Pursuit
This court case reaffirmed the right to remain silent when being interrogated...
Miranda v. Arizona
When the jury finds the defendant not guilty but clearly a law was broken by the defendant.
Jury Nullification
"Your Little Cinematic Universe is About to Change Forever. I'm the Messiah. I Am Marvel Jesus."
(Movie From 2024)
Deadpool & Wolverine
This group decides whether there is enough evidence to indict a person with a crime during a Preliminary Hearing.
Grand Jury
What do school faculty members need in order to search a student's belongings on campus?
AND
WHY?
- Reasonable suspicion
- In loco parentis, meaning we are in charge of keeping everyone safe and orderly.
At what part of the pre-trial process does someone accused of a felony plead?
Arraignment
What are two purposes for why we punish people convicted of a crime?
Retribution
Deterrence
Rehibilitation
Incapacitation
"Maybe This Is What Happens When You Grow Up. You Feel Less Joy."
(Movie from 2024)
Inside Out 2
An order to appear in court and testify
Subpoena
What rule prohibits items that were taken illegally to be used as evidence?
Exclusionary Rule
Identify two types of pretrial motions and what they do
Motion for continuance- more time to prepare for the trial
Motion to suppress evidence- to remove illegally taken evidence
Motion to change the venue- possible biased jury due to the crime/defendant
Motion for discovery of evidence- Defense attorney requesting for the prosecutors evidence
When a judge/jury is deciding the death penalty what TWO circumstances are they looking at prior to their decision?
Mitigating and Aggravating Circumstances
"You Don't Face Your Fears. You Ride Them." - Tyler Owens
(Movie Quote from 2024)