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The Trial
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How many judges are on the U.S. Supreme court?
nine
100
What is a jury?
people who decide if you are guilty or not guilty
100

How much time can you wait in Jail before the arraignment?

72 hours

100
What is the name of the picture the police take of you after you have been arrested?
A mug shot
100
What is sentencing?
when the judge decides your punishment
200


What are your two Miranda Rights?

1. the right to remain silent 2. the right to have an attorney

200

What does it mean to be charged with a crime?

Police officially say what law you broke

200
What is a trial?
time they decide if you are guilty or innocent
200
What is an example of a federal crime?
1. kill a federal employee 2. crime crosses a state boundary line
200
What is the name of the lawyer who works for the state and tries to send you to prison?
the prosecutor
300
How does the state of Florida execute criminals?
lethal injection
300

What do they call your lawyer?

the defense attorney or the public defender

300
What are three things that happen in the booking process?
take your fingerprints take your picture put you in a cell
300
What's the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
A felony is a more serious crime.
300

Which amendment prohibits the judge from giving too hard a punishment?

8th amendment

400

In a jury trial, if the jury says you are not guilty, but the judge thinks you are guilty, what will happen to you? Why?

go free. The jury decides, not the judge.

400

When can the police search your property without a warrant?

If they have probable cause

400

A bail company pays for your bail, but you don't return for the trial. What will the bail company do?

The bail company will send a bounty hunter to try to catch you.

400

How should you answer this question? "Is there any reason why you would not want me to search your car?"

"Why do you want to search my car?"

400

You are arrested for murder. At your trial, the jury says you are not guilty. Later You tell everyone that you killed the person. Will you go to prison? Why or why not?

No. double jeopardy

500

What is the first court after the trial court that you have a chance to get out of prison?

The Court of Appeals

500

Is murder a state crime or a federal crime? Why?

 State crime if it happens in one state and the victim doesn't work for the U.S government.

500

Which amendment guarantees you a speedy trial?

the 6th amendment

500

What two things happen at the arraignment?

1. Judge decides if there's enough evidence for a trial 2. Judge can set bail

500

You are arrested for murder. At your trial, the jury says you are not guilty. Is this ALWAYS the last possible type of trial? Why or why not?

No. There could be a Civil Trial