Which Amendment
Where/when/how/why
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What happened?
100
This amendment states that people have the right to "be secure in their person, papers, and effects"
4th amendment
100
Give two examples of where someone could go find a laywer
answers vary:
billboards, friends/family, radio, commercials, phone books, etc.
100
Name of the rights said to someone who is taken into custody with the paln to question them
Miranda Rights
100
the right and the duty to withhold information from others because of some special status or relationship of confidentiality.
Privilege
200
This amendment states that "nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself"
5th amendment
200
In what scenario does someone HAVE TO pay for their lawyer (in which one would not be granted to them)
Civil cases only
200
a lawyer is paid a percentage of the money awarded in a settlement or court judgment, rather than upfront or hourly.
Continguency fee
200
to take away an attorney’s license to practice law because of illegal or unethical conduct.
disbarred
300
This amendment states that a person has "The right to a speedy and public trial"
6th amendment
300
Give two questions a client should ask a lawyer before agreeing to work with them
answers vary
300
down payment fee for your lawyer
Retainer fee
300
type of lawsuit brought against a lawyer for loss or injury to his or her client caused by the lawyer’s error or failure to meet acceptable standards of practice for the legal profession
malpractice
400
This amendment states "the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, should be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States"
7th amendment
400
Give two reasons why someone should need a lawyer -- one for criminal case and one for civil case
answers vary
400
Name three things in which law enforcement do in the booking process
fingerprints, picture, personal belongings, medications (legal), name, age, address, phone #’s, work, fingernail clippings, handwriting, blood sample, Social Security Number, urine test for drugs
400
an organization that licenses lawyers.
bar association
500
The government cannot deprive individuals of what three things, without due process of law ensuring fair and legal procedures.
life, liberty, or property
500
What place is this?
Lackawanna County Courthouse
500
Lawyers that look out for the major issues; name one of the organization of lawyers
ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union
EDF - Environmental Defense Fund
NAACP - National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
ACU - American Conservative Union https
IJ - Institute for Justice
LDF - Legal Defense Fund
500
What is a Litigator?
a trial attorney.