Court Cases
This case ensures that arrested people are informed of their rights before questioning.
Miranda v. Arizona
This amendment guarantees protection from self-incrimination.
5th Amendment
This doctrine requires the government to treat all people equally under the law.
Equal protection clause
Forceful acquisition of property
Seizure
You are stopped by police, and they ask to search your backpack without a warrant. You say no, but they search it anyway because they don't like you. This right was violated.
Right to protection from unreasonable searches and seizures
This case requires states to provide counsel for defendants in felony cases.
Gideon v. Wainwright
Amendment that protects you from unreasonable search and seizure
4th Amendment
This doctrine protects people from having their private property taken for public use without something in return.
just compensation
Legal document permitting search and/or seizure in order to obtain criminal evidence
Warrant
You are arrested and held in jail for three years before your trial begins, even though you requested a court date multiple times. This right has been violated.
Right to a speedy trial
The Supreme Court ruled that the exclusionary rule also applied to state courts.
Mapp v. Ohio
Amendment that forbids cruel and unusual punishment
8th Amendment
Legal principle that states that the prosecution has the burden of proving a defendant's guilt
Innocent until proven guilty
You have the right to remain silent when questioned. Anything you say or do may be used against you in a court of law...
Miranda Rights
You are being charged for a crime that you were never informed of. Your rights are violated. This amendment ensures you know the nature of the charges being brought against you.
6th Amendment
Court ruled that the death penalty at the time was cruel and unusual punishment; the crime in this case was not especially heinous
Furman vs. GA
This amendment guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial.
6th Amendment
Legal right that allows attorneys to remove potential jurors without giving a reason
Peremptory challenge
Once you have been found not guilty and acquitted of the charges you are free to go even if new evidence appears that could convict you
Double Jeopardy
Susie Q was arrested and put on trial for assault . The judge refused to let her have a lawyer.
Right to counsel
Ruled that the Sixth Amendment's speedy trial clause does not apply to delays after conviction because the presumption of innocence no longer applies.
Betterman v Montana
This amendment has been used to apply federal rights to the states in many legal cases.
14th Amendment
You are jailed for a year without being formally charged. This doctrine will prevent this.
Habeas corpus
Sufficient legal evidence or suspicion required in order to seize and search property
Probable cause
Right against self-incrimination