Vocabulary
The rule that evidence secured by illegal means and in bad faith cannot be introduced in a criminal trial.
What is an exclusionary hearing?
This amendment allows you to own a gun.
What is the second amendment?
Jamie stole sunglasses from the mall.
What is shoplifting?
Who is the defendant?
Where were the Bloods and Crips originated?
What is Los Angeles?
From French "to see to speak"
What is voir dire?
This amendment outlines given freedoms to citizens.
What is the first amendment?
Sammy decides she wants to brand the side of a building with profane language.
What is vandalism?
The part after the preliminary hearing where the defendant gives his plea.
What is an arraignment?
This rule maintains the search and seizure laws by throwing out illegally obtained evidence.
What is the exclusionary rule?
Sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime
What is probable cause?
The "search and seizure" law in-explicitly underlines this right.
What is the right to privacy?
Susie burned down her ex-boyfriend's house after he broke up with her.
What is arson?
The individual who pressed charges against the defendant.
Who is the plaintiff?
Interests groups do this to influence the government.
What is lobby(ing)?
The intent to kill or seriously hurt.
What is malice?
The sixth amendment guarantees these three core trial rights.
What is the right to a speedy, fair, and public trial?
Fast Boyle is walking along a busy street. Clay bumps into Boyle and continues walking without saying, "Sorry." Angered by Clay's rudeness, Boyle immediately pulls out a gun and kills Clay.
What is second degree murder?
The people who decide the verdict of the case.
Who is the grand jury?
This is obtained while operating a vehicle while not sober.
What is a DUI?
The taking of property illegally through threats of harm.
What is extortion?
This law provides you with the ability to not testify against yourself if it will incriminate you.
What is the fifth amendment?
Jeffery punched Josh until he almost died.
What is assault?
What is attempted murder? (also an acceptable answer)
The process in which the attorney asks people questions about the case.
What is cross-examining a witness?
The United Nations established this, the most important court that enforces international law.
What is the International Court of Justice?