Constitution and BOR
Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; rights of assembly and petition
What is the First amendment?
You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the rights I have just read to you? With these rights in mind, do you wish to speak to me
What is Miranda Warning?
Age at which juveniles are tried in adult criminal court in WI
What is 17?
Act+Intent+Results-Defenses=
What is crime?
Failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do in the circumstances
What is negligence?
Bails, fines, and punishments
What is the Eighth amendment?
Name and amendment that deals with the Rights of the Accused and describe what the amendment says
What is Amendment 4, 5, 6, 7, 8?
Duty of the prosecutor to prove with significant evidence that the defendant committed the crime
What is beyond a reasonable doubt?
Most incarcerated people are in prison for committing
What is non-violent crimes?
the difference between libel and slander
Slander is spoken, libel is print
powers retained by the states and people
What is the Tenth amendment?
Supreme Court case which ruled Japanese internment was Constitutional
What is Korematsu v United States?
Name the type of evidence:Witness says she saw the defendant leaving the home of the victim with something in his hand
What is circumstantial evidence?
The amendment that abolished slavery except as a punishment for a crime
What is the 13th Amendment?
in a defamation trial, a public figure needs to:
prove malice intent and have a greater level of evidence
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State
What is the Preferatory Clause?
Supreme Court case that ruled that evidence seized during a violation of the Fourth Amendment cannot be used in court (exclusionary rule )
What is Mapp v Ohio?
You are more likely to face harsher punishments with this type of attorney due to their high number of cases and lack of resources
What is a public defender?
Force, false imprisonment or threats (and possibly psychological torture or "brainwashing") to compel someone to act contrary to his/her wishes or interests
What is duress?
Caps on charges are problematic in some cases because
they can prevent the victim from receiving the full compensation they need to cover expenses for an injury
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,
What is the Establishment clause?
Supreme Court case which allowed for the appointment of public attorneys in cases without capital punishment
What is Gideon v Wainwright?
The differences between perjury, obstruction of justice, and contempt of court
Perjury-lying under oath
Obstruction of justice- lying to authorities during any part of the criminal process
Contempt of Court- refusing a court order
law that looks to abolish parole and make convicted persons serve thier full sentences
What is Truth in Sentencing?
tort reform is supported by_______because_____