5th Amendment Rights
This is the constitutional power that allows the government to take private property for public use.
What is Eminent Domain?
This is one of the protections against self-incrimination outlined in the 5th Amendment, often called "the right to remain silent."
What is the right not to testify against oneself?
In a trial, the burden is on the prosecution to prove the defendant is guilty beyond this standard.
What is a reasonable doubt?
The requirement that the government must provide the owner with just compensation when it takes private property for public use.
What is the condition for Eminent Domain?
This right is provided to you if you cannot afford an attorney, as stated in the Miranda Warning.
What is the right to have an attorney provided for you?
At this hearing, the defendant must enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.
What is the arraignment?
Being tried or prosecuted for the same crime more than once.
What is double jeopardy?
This part of the Miranda Warning means that any statement you make can be used in a court of law.
What is "Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law"?
A skilled attorney may file this to ask the court to dismiss a case or suppress evidence.
What is a motion hearing or suppression hearing?
This is a panel of citizens who decide whether the evidence supports a formal indictment against the accused person.
What is a grand jury?
This is the specific warning that police must give to criminal suspects regarding their rights under the 5th Amendment.
What is the Miranda Warning?
This is a lower court that handles charges for Class B misdemeanors and below.
What is Justice Court?
The set of rights that protects the legal rights of the accused and ensures fairness in judicial proceedings.
What are Due Process Rights?
The legal counsel you have a right to under the 5th Amendment's protections against self-incrimination.
What is the right to legal counsel?
An accused person is entitled to this until proven guilty.
What is the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty?