"AMEN"ment
Freedom of religion and expression
1st Amendment
this the type of crime that results in a ticket or small fine
ordinance violation
This person is in charge of everything in the courtroom
judge
- a system under which men between ages 18-35 are called up for military service; military draft.
selective service
Cases that deal with local crimes are heard in this court
Trial court, state Court
5th amendment
This is the most serious crime that can result in the death penalty
capitol crime
Sworn peace officer that keeps order in the courtroom, secures witnesses and is responsible for the defendant if he is in custody
Bailiff
Freedom to live as you wish without interference from the government
Liberty
this is the highest court in the unites states
US Supreme Court
guarantees the right to a speedy and fair jury trial
6th amendment
This is a serious crime that can involve a lengthy prison sentence
Felony
This person is known as a stenographer and keeps a transcript of everything said in the trial
Court reporter
ethical, philosophical idea that people are to be treated impartially, fairly, properly, and reasonably by the law
Justice
This is the obligation of the prosecutor to provide evidence beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is responsible for the crime they are accused of committing
Burden of proof
States there must be no cruel and unusual punishment
8th amendment
This type of crime can result in fines, community service or up to 1 year in jail
misdemeanor
This is the person that represents the state and presents evidence against the defendant
Prosecutor ( District attorney)
The area in which a law enforcement agency, court system, or government has authority
Jurisdiction
this court has limited jurisdiction, meaning they can only hear cases authorized by the United States Constitution or federal statutes.
federal court system
States that there must be an indictment by the grand jury to go to trial.
5th amendment
If there is a question that there was an unfair trial this court hears the argument to decide if there should be a new trial granted
Court of appeals
This person works alongside an attorney gathering information, filing documents and assisting them at trial
Paralegal
- a union of sovereign states in which the stress is laid on the autonomy of each constituent body. A group that forms an alliance to work together but that also has the ability to govern itself
confederation
the Supreme Court will hear cases only when
1. a part of constitution/law needs to be clarified or interpreted
2. there is a split between the lower court of appeals
3. There is question about the legality of a law