Basic Criminal Justice
Three branches of government
What is the judicial, legislative, and executive branch?
Group of citizens who listen to evidence and decide guilt or innocence in a trial.
What is a jury?
You have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be held against you in a court of law...blah, blah, blah
What are Miranda Rights
Highest law in the land
What is the constitution?
Deals with crimes against the state or society and sets punishments such as fines, probation, or imprisonment
What is criminal law?
Lawyer who represents the state/people in a criminal trial
What is Prosecutor?
A written order directing a law enforcement officer to arrest a person?
What is an Arrest Warrant?
Outlines what each side believes the evidence will show in a criminal trial.
What is opening statements?
Oversees the trial, ensures the law and courtroom rules are followed
What is a judge?
This amendment protects individuals from unreasonable search and seizure.
What is the 4th Amendment?
An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law
What is a crime ?
First African American Supreme Court Justice
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
This is a Latin term that means "guilty act" and refers to the actions or omissions that constitute a crime.
What is actus reus?
These protections are included in the 5th Amendment.
What are protection against self-incrimination and no deprivation of life liberty, or property without due process?
This standard of proof gives the prosecutor a much greater burden of proving guilt.
What is beyond reasonable doubt?
A physical taking of a person into custody on the grounds a crime has been committed
What is an Arrest ?
Lawyer who represents the accused and works to protect their legal rights.
Who is the defense attorney?
How many jurors sit on a jury
What is 12
This is a practice where all parties agree on a specific sentence in exchange for guilty plea.
What is a plea bargain?
This amendment protects you against an excessive bail amount.
What is the 8th amendment?
The person charged with committing a crime in a criminal trial
Who is the defendant?
Formal court process where evidence is presented to determine guilt or innocence.
What is a trial?
Opposing attorney questions a witness
What is cross-examination?
Protects important freedoms related to religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition
What is the First Amendment?
Fifth Amendment protection that prevents a person from being tried twice for the same crime after they have been found not guilty or convicted.
What is double jeopardy?