Evidence and other sundry items
When a witness recognizes the perpetrator, when they can give the name and identity of the person who committed the crime, they're able to give what type of evidence.
What is Direct Evidence?
Victor says he can shoot a gun through a group of people and not hit a single one. Upon hearing this, his girlfriend dares him to do it. He shoots and accidentally hits a man. This is an example of which type of intent...
What is knowing intent?
This amendment gives you the right not to testify against yourself.
What is the 5th Amendment?
What is the arraignment?
Provisional release from prison, the prisoner is still under supervision
What is parole?
Another name for indirect evidence...
What is circumstantial evidence?
When a person shoots at a metal sign and the bullet ricochets and hits a distant bystander...
What is reckless intent?
This amendment restricts the government's ability to search your house to seize incriminating evidence...
What is the 4th Amendment?
Written criminal charges issued against a person(s) after a grand jury has determined there's enough evidence to pursue a trial...
What is an indictment?
When a person is placed under supervision for a period of time instead of being sent to jail.
What is probation?
tiny pieces of physical matter that transfer onto a surface when someone commits a crime...
What is trace evidence?
When a parent leaves their baby in a hot automobile.
What is negligence?
This amendment gives you the right to a speedy public trial by a jury of your peers...
What is the 6th Amendment?
When the defense and prosecution teams strike a deal for lesser charges and a lighter sentence...
What is a plea bargain?
When the judge sentences you to prison, but then delays imposing the sentence so that you can serve the time on probation instead...
What is a suspended sentence?
Red hair, O+ blood, White Ford Bronco, A one-armed man... These are examples of which type of evidence...
What is class evidence?
The common law intent for pre-planned murder.
What is malice aforethought?
What are Miranda Rights?
This plea prompts a judge to question the defendant in order to make sure they're aware of their decision and acting on their own accord.
What is a guilty plea?
Felonies usually result in AT LEAST this much jail time...
What is one year?
Emails and text messages are examples of which type of evidence...
What is digital evidence?
This is not to be confused with criminal intent. It's the reason someone commits a crime, and it can lead to criminal intent, but it is not sufficient to convict a person of a crime.
What is motive?
Ernesto Miranda was convicted of rape in this state...
What is Arizona?
Similar to a guilty plea, but it avoids accepting the blame.
What is a no contest plea?
This team will win the Super Bowl this year...
Who are the Kansas City Chiefs?