Law 1
Proof needed to convict an accused of a crime.
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Used to test for paternity
DNA
Lying under Oath is what crime
Perjury
Lay Witness/Eye Witness
What type of evidence is proof of a fact that is inferred from other facts or events.
Circumstantial evidence
What is the standard for all evidence? Remember all evidence must be ______ to the case and/or alleged crime.
Relevance/Relevant
Protects communication between clients and attorneys.
Attorney Client Privilege
What is needed to conduct a search of a residence?
A warrant or Consent
Out of court statement offered to prove the matter being asserted? Usually not admissible.
Hearsay
Shows the path the evidence took from the crime scene to courtroom; (Ensures evidence is not tampered with)
Chain of custody
Proof needed to arrest a suspect
probable cause
Highest Court in the Country
Supreme Court
What type of witness is a police officer?
Law Enforcement Witness
If police obtain evidence in violation of someone's constitutional rights, what rule applies?
Exclusionary Rule
Police can seize something without a warrant if clearly visible; (What is the name of the doctrine)
What is the Plain View Doctrine
Which Amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures?
The 4th Amendment
State courts are formed according to what?
Court constitution
What type of witness has specialized knowledge or experience in a particular field?
Expert Witness
Defense attorneys will file this Motion if evidence is illegally obtained.
Motion to Suppress
The process or actions of providing or showing something to be true, genuine; (How do we prove evidence is authentic)
Authentication
Proof needed to hold a person liable in a civil case.
By a preponderance of evidence
Federal Courts are formed according to what?
Article III of the constitution
Allows for officers to enter a residence without warrant if an emergency
Exigent circumstances
What type of evidence is direct proof of a fact
Direct Evidence
Out of court statement offered to prove the matter being asserted
Hearsay