I plead the Fifth
Being forced to testify against yourself in court.
What is self-incrimination?
What does the 6th Amendment guarantee
A fair and speedy trial in criminal cases.
What crime was Ernesto Miranda accused of?
Kidnapping and assault
What is a public trial?
A trial open to the public to ensure fairness
This wise father and lawyer defended an innocent man in To Kill a Mockingbird. Who is he?
atticus finch
What does double jeopardy protect?
being tried for the same crime
What is the purpose of an impartial jury
To ensure the jury is unbiased and makes decisions based only on evidence.
Why was his confession controversial?
He was not informed of his right to remain silent or have an attorney.
What is an impartiel Jury?
A jury that is unbiased and fair.
This Disney bunny from Zootopia might not be a lawyer, but she believes in justice and proving the truth. Who is she?
Judy Hopps
(To review serious crimes before trial.)
What does the right to confront witnesses allow a defendant to do
Question witnesses testifying against them.
What was the Supreme Court’s ruling in 1966
Police must inform suspects of their rights before questioning.)
What is an interrogation?
Questioning by law enforcement, especially of a suspect in custody.
This Harvard graduate in Legally Blonde proved everyone wrong with her intelligence, charm, and fashion sense. Who is she?
Elle Woods
What does eminent domain allow the government to do
Take private property for public use but must pay fairly.
If someone cannot afford a lawyer, what does the 6th Amendment guarantee?
A lawyer will be provided for them.
What are the four key Miranda Rights
Right to remain silent, anything you say can be used in court, right to an attorney, right to a court-appointed attorney.
What are the miranda rights
The required police warnings before questioning a suspect.
This Marvel Anti Villain is a lawyer by day and a daredevil by night- representing Tom Holland's Spider-Man in Spider-Man: No Way Home
Matt Murdock
What does due process ensure?
That fair legal steps are followed before depriving someone of life, liberty, or property.
Why must charges be made clear to a defendant?
Why must charges be made clear to a defendant?
What was the Supreme Court’s vote in Miranda v. Arizona?
5-4 ruling.
What is legal counsel
The right to have an attorney represent you in court.
This ambitious green ogre’s best friend in Shrek 2 takes on the role of his lawyer to defend him in court. Who is he?
Donkey