Civics for all
This is a legal obligation to act in a certain way or do something
Duty
This is an agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor often used to get a reduced sentence
Plea Bargain
These are the rights that must be given to anyone in custody
Miranda Rights
this is a person that provides information at a trial
Witness
this is when both attorneys give a brief description of the upcoming trial to the jury
opening statements
being accountable for something within one's power, control, or management. Something you SHOULD do
Responsibility
This is when a person admits that they committed the crime that they are accused of
Guilty
governs all laws relating to arrest, search and
seizure, and the rights citizens have to privacy
4th amendment
This person has extensive knowledge and can present facts about a topic in court
expert witness
once an attorney has directly questioned their witness, the opposing attorney questions them in a process called
Cross examination
90% of criminal cases are resolved by this
Plea Bargain
This is what a person pleas if they deny they committed a crime and plan to fight the charges
Not Guilty
This amendment states you do not have to incriminate yourself
5th amendment
This is a person that can be a witness that a person could not have committed a crime because they have knowledge that they were somewhere else at the time
Alibi
This is what an attorney states if they wish to disagree with something during a trial
Objection
It's primary function is to resolve disputes through facts
trial court
Also known as an Alford Plea- a person states that they admit that they would likely be convicted if the case went to trial but they do not actually admit to committing the crime. treated as a guilty plea
No Contest (Nolo Condendo)
States that you must be informed of the crime you are accused of, be able to confront witnesses and secure your own witnesses
6th amendment
this is the process for choosing a fair and impartial jury
Voir Dire
If the judge agrees with an attorney's objection it is this
Sustained
This is the state of being extremely poor or lacking resources
Indigent
this is the decision that is made by the jury regarding guilt of innocence
verdict
in order to obtain a search warrant this must be presented to the judge
Probable cause
this is the degree needed to become an attorney
Juris Doctorate
If a judge disagrees with an objection by an attorney this is the ruling
Over-ruled