PARTIES TO THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
This individual's role is to administer justice. This person presides over trials, makes rulings on legal issues, and to imposes sentences.
THE JUDGE
This amendment addresses citizenship, equal protection, and due process.
This case ruled that juveniles accused of delinquency in juvenile court are entitled to many of the same due process rights as adults. Meaning juveniles have rights such as the right to notice of charges, the right to counsel, and the right to confront witnesses.
In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 (1967)
In Nevada, a child is a person under this age.
EIGHTEEN
This group of individuals' primary duty is to maintain public safety, to enforce laws, and to prevent crime.
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
This amendment ensures protection against self-incrimination.
THE 5TH AMENDMENT
In this case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that law enforcement must inform individuals of their constitutional rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney before questioning them while they are in custody.
MIRANDA v. ARIZONA, 384 U.S. 436 (1966)
This is the proceeding after arrest where the defendant is advised of the charge(s) against them.
ARRAIGNMENT
This burden of proof is required to find a juvenile guilty.
BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
This individual represents the government in criminal cases, ensures justice is served by prosecuting individuals accused of breaking the law.
THE PROSECUTOR
This amendment prohibits excessive bail and fines and cruel and unusual punishments.
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled in this case holding that the Sixth Amendment's right to counsel is a fundamental right that is applicable to the states through the Fourteenth Amendment.
GIDEON v. WAINWRIGHT, 372 U.S. 335 (1963)
A fundamental principle in our criminal justice system that everyone accused of a crime is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE
Miranda warning for children provides an additional right to have this person present during a custodial interrogation.
This individual advocates for their client, ensuring their client receives a fair trial and a just outcome. This individual represents the defendant in court and protects their rights.
THE DEFENSE ATTORNEY
This amendment protects the rights of the accused in criminal prosecutions. It ensures a speedy and public trial, an impartial jury, the right to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation, the right to confront witnesses, the right to compel witnesses to appear in their favor, and the right to legal representation.
THE 6TH AMENDMENT
Here, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, including the exclusionary rule (evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court), applies to state and local governments.
MAPP v. OHIO, 367 U.S. 643 (1961)
Probation/parole supervision, rehabilitation, jail, and prison all fall under this category.
CORRECTIONS
In re Gault, Gerald Gault was accused of committing this crime.
The individual who is charged with a crime.
THE DEFENDANT
This amendment protects individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
THE 4TH AMENDMENT
The Supreme Court established that the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures extends to people, not just places. This principle means that individuals have a right to privacy in their communications, even in a public phone booth, if they have a reasonable expectation of privacy.
Guilty, not guilty, and no contest are all types of this.
A PLEA
Roper v. Simmons abolished this specific penalty for juveniles.
THE DEATH PENALTY