Amendments
Freedom of speech, press, religion and assembly, with some exceptions.
First Amendment
The examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client.
Direct Examination
Being tried more than once for the same crime if they are acquitted
Double Jeopardy
The right for women to terminate a pregnancy
Roe v. Wade (1973)
a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict
Hung Jury
Deals with unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
swearing to tell the truth while testifying
Under Oath
Lying under oath
Perjury
Hate speech is protected as long as it does not cause imminent harm.
Brandenberg v. Ohio (1969)
Illegal for recreational use but decriminalized
Illegal for recreational use but decriminalized
You do not have to speak when you are arrested, interrogated or even take the stand if you are put on trial.
Miranda Rights
Finding that enough evidence exists to warrant a criminal trial.
Grand Jury Indictment
a crime, typically one involving violence, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Felony
No state can ban interracial marriage.
Loving v. Virginia (1967)
The individuals on trial for the 2020 Georgia killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
McMichaels (Travis and Gregory) and Williams Trial
A well-regulated militia....right to bear arms
2nd Amendment
Any information that points to illegal activity and may include rumor, tips, and anonymous telephone calls.
Reasonable Suspicion
Minor crime
Misdemeanor
You must step out of a car if a police officer asks, even if there is no reasonable suspicion or probable cause.
Pennsylvania v. Mimms (1977)
Allows anyone to sue abortion providers any anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion to up to $10,000.
Texas Abortion Law 2021
The questioning of an opposing witness during a trial.
Cross Examination
When the police has actual knowledge that a crime took place or is being taken place
Probable Cause
permits a police officer to seize without warrant and use as evidence any item seen in plain view from a lawful position or during a legal search when the officer has probable cause to believe that the item is evidence of a crime.
Plain Sight Rule
The police can search a car without a warrant if there is probable cause.
California v. Acevedo (1991)
Case where 17 year old (at the time) shot and killed two individuals at a protest in Kenosha, WI
Kyle Rittenhouse Trial