Vocabulary
a decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case
Verdict
When a formal charge for a crime is submitted to the courts
Indicted
a law that punished a person for an action that was not illegal when it was done; It is forbidden according to the U.S. Constitution
Ex post Facto Law
Money that a person waiting for a trial may give the court in order to be set free from jail until trial.
Bail
Hears traffic violations, juvenile cases, and criminal cases.
municipal “lower” Trial court
the power, right, or authority to interpret or apply the law
Jurisdiction
A less serious crime
Misdemeanor
a law that punished a person without a trial; It is forbidden according to the U.S. Constitution
Bill of Attainder
A rule that evidence obtained by police illegally may not be used in court.
Exclusionary Rule
Hears criminal felonies and civil cases.
County “General” Trial Court
when someone is found not guilty of a crime
Acquitted
A scheduled court session where the defendants in newly filed cases appear for the first time.
Intake
A principle that says the government must act fairly and follow the law.
Due Process
A list of rights that must be read or recited to a suspect before questioning him or her.
Miranda Warning
Hears original cases at the federal level (criminal and civil cases)
United States District Court
someone who is under the age of 18
Juvenile
A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant.
Arraignment
A court order that says officials cannot imprison someone without explaining the charges.
Writ of Habeas Corpus
A court order allowing a search of property of a suspect.
Search Warrant
hears appeals from U.S. District Court
United States Court of Appeals
The sentencing portion of a juvenile’s case if he or she is found guilty.
Disposition
When the judge tells the juvenile whether he or she is guilty or not guilty.
Adjudication
WHat is the highest law in the land?
U.S constitution
Being tried twice for the same crime;
It is forbidden according to our U.S. Constitution
Double Jeopardy
Hears appeals from State Supreme courts and U.S. Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court