Court Cases
Criminal
Trial
Legal Terms
Pre-Law Society
100
This case ended illegal segregation in schools.
What is Brown v Board of Education.
100
The name of the classification of crime which is less serious than a felony.
What is a misdemeanor.
100
The capacity of a party to bring suit in court.
What is standing.
100
The illegal taking of one's money, and using it for something other that it was entrusted to be used for.
What is embezzlement.
100
There have been 2 presidents of Pre-Law Society so far, name one of them.
What is Tiffany Guillot or Ryan Casey.
200
This case determined it to be unconstitutional to ban abortions; under the 14th amendment.
What is Roe v. Wade.
200
The breaking and entering of a dwelling house of another at night with intent to commit a felony.
What is common law burglary.
200
A jury that is unable to reach a decision.
What is a hung jury.
200
A fraudulent act to steal from another person.
What is larceny.
200
The two colors of Pre-Law Society
What is blue and silver.
300
This case established the controversial rule of segregation and "separate but equal"
What is Plessy v Ferguson.
300
An intent to murder, rob, rape, or any bodily harm in the process of robbery is
What is aggravated assault.
300
Having to prove the allegations are true is called
What is the burden of proof.
300
To entrust personal property to another person.
What is bailment.
300
The year Pre-Law Society was officially established at Baylor University
What is 2014
400
This case held that the president cannot use executive privilege to withhold evidence from criminal trial.
What is United States v Nixon.
400
The corrupt payment, receipt, or solicitation of a private favor for official action.
What is bribery.
400
A request to a higher court for that court to review and change the decision of a lower court.
What is an appeal.
400
The intended maiming or disfigurement of a person.
What is Mayhem.
400
The name of at least one of the two alumni guests at a Pre-Law Society Alumni Dinner.
What is Alfred Mackenzie or Julie King.
500
This case decided that the 6th amendment required courts to appoint an attorney to a defendant who can not afford one.
What is What is Gideon v Wainewright
500
The legal procedure for sealing a record of an arrest and/or criminal conviction from public view.
What is expungement.
500
Intent to kill or injure, or the deliberate commission of a dangerous or deadly act.
What is Malice Aforethought.
500
A breach of your right, or a civil wrong against you.
What is a tort.
500
Before officially becoming the Baylor University Pre-Law Society, the organization name was this.
What is Phi Alpha Delta.
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