DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS
LEGAL PROCEDURES
COURTROOM PROCEEDINGS
LEGAL CONCEPTS
COURTROOM PLAYERS
100

Person accused of a crime in court.

Who is the defendant? 

100

Issued by a judge to authorize a search or arrest.

What is a warrant?

100

Trial by a group of citizens who determine guilt or innocence.

What is a jury trial?

100

Evidence or testimony obtained unlawfully and in violation of legal rights.

What is the exclusionary rule?

100

Represents the defendant in court.

Who is the defense attorney?

200

Prohibits cruel and unusual punishment.

What is the 8th Amendment?  

200

Legal process allowing law enforcement to search for evidence.

What is search and seizure?

200

Right to a trial conducted without undue delay.

What is a speedy trial?

200

 Protection against being tried twice for the same crime.

What is double jeopardy?

200

Maintains order in the courtroom.

Who is the bailiff?

300

Protects against self-incrimination and guarantees a due process of law. 

What is the 5th Amendment? 

300

Act of unintentionally admitting guilt or providing evidence against oneself.

What is self-incrimination?

300

Process of requesting a higher court to review a lower court's decision.

What is an appeal?

300

Standard of proof in criminal cases.

What is beyond a reasonable doubt?

300

Records court proceedings.

Who is the court reporter?

400

Guarantees the right to a speedy and public trial, impartial jury, and the right to confront witness.  

What is the 6th Amendment? 

400

Ensures fair treatment and legal proceedings in criminal cases.

What is due process of law?

400

Person who provides testimony or evidence in court.

Who is a witness?

400

Principle ensuring fair treatment in legal proceedings.

What is due process?

400

Assists the judge in managing cases.

Who is the clerk?

500

Protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.

What is the 4th Amendment? 

500

Notification of legal rights, including the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney.

What is a Miranda warning?

500

Bail amount that exceeds what is considered reasonable.

What is excessive bail?

500

Protection against self-incrimination.

What is due process?

500

Presides over legal proceedings and renders judgments.

Who is the judge?