Amendments
What amendment provides "equal protection for all" under the law?
14th Amendment
This type of law does not involve a crime; generally brought by individuals seeking to collect money owed.
Civil Law
Offenses against a person that result in physical or mental harm.
Personal Crimes
A decision of guilt or innocence.
Verdict
Taking and carrying away someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them.
Larceny/theft
This amendment includes protections against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
5th Amendment
This type of law involves charges brought by a local, state, or federal government.
Criminal Law
Intentional physical contact or offensive touching without consent.
Battery
This is when the judge decides your punishment.
Sentencing
A category of crimes when several individuals engage in criminal behavior.
Conspiracy
Amendment provides the right to a speedy and public trial, legal representation, an impartial jury.
6th Amendment
A more serious crime that carries a sentence of one year or greater in prison.
Felony
The willful/malicious burning of a property.
Arson
The defendant makes his or her plea before the trial.
Arraignment
Police investigate a crime to gather evidence to identify a suspect.
Investigation
Amendment protects American citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures.
4th Amendment
A less serious crime that usually carries a fine and a term of less than one year in jail.
Misdemeanor
Theft by force; taking property through intimidation.
Robbery
A formal charge brought by a grand jury or filed by a prosecutor.
Indictment
An intentional act that causes fear of harmful or offensive touching.
Assault
This amendment makes cruel and unusual punishment unlawful.
8th Amendment
Accessory/Accomplice is also an...
Inchoate Crime
The killing of another human being.
Homicide
The most frequently used criminal sanction with strict conditions.
Probation
Money/property a defendant puts forth as security to ensure they show up for trial.
Bail