Crimes & Crime Solving
A crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Felony
A group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth.
Jury
This actor plays Bryan Stevenson, the main protagonist in the movie and also has a role in Creed and Black Panther.
Michael B. Jordan
This is the number of justices that serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
9
A crime or offense that is less serious; any minor misbehavior or misconduct.
Misdemeanor
An individual or group being sued or charged with a crime.
Defendant
This actor plays "Johnny D." in the movie and also has roles in Django Unchained and Any Given Sunday.
Jamie Foxx
In what is known as the writ of certiorari, this number of Supreme Court justices are required in order to review a case.
4 ("Rule of 4")
Any object that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a crime and its victim or its perpetrator.
Physical Evidence
A government body that brings charges against a person accused of breaking the law.
Prosecution
The U.S. state that served as the setting for the movie.
Alabama
A statement that presents the views of the majority of Supreme Court justices regarding a case.
Majority Opinion
Evidence obtained through scientific techniques of analyzing physical evidence.
Forensic Evidence
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
Plaintiff
Herbert Richardson, whose execution was depicted in the movie, suffered trauma due to his experience as a soldier in which American war?
Vietnam
A statement written by a justice who disagrees with the majority opinion, presenting his or her opinion.
Dissenting Opinion
The obligation to present evidence to support one's claim.
Burden of Proof
A court order requiring appearance and/or testimony.
Subpoena
Johnny D. was exonerated in large part due to the testimony of this man who recanted on his original testimony.
Ralph Myers
An opinion that agrees with the majority in a Supreme Court ruling but differs on the reasoning.
Concurring Opinion