Latin Phrases
Landmark Cases
Serial Killers
Documents
That's a Law?!
100

The phrase “pro bono” means this type of legal work

What is Unpaid representation or public work

100

“Miranda v. Arizona” created these rights that must be read to an individual prior to their arrest

What is the Miranda Rights or Miranda Warnings

100

This Kansas serial killer’s name is an acronym for bind, torture, kill

Who is the BTK Killer

100

Police must have this type of document signed by a judge before they can go through someone’s property

What is a Search Warrant

100

This law in Pennsylvania, also referred to as “blue law” prevented the sale of this on Sundays

What is cars

200

This Latin phrase means “Criminal Mind”

What is Mens Rea

200

This landmark case from Ohio made it legal to “stop and frisk” without violation of the 4th amendment under reasonable suspicion of a crime

What is Terry vs. Ohio

200

Aileen Wuornos was the first what in Florida

What is Female Serial Killer

200

This binding document means that 2 or more parties must abide by the terms

What is a Contract

200

In Delaware, it is illegal to race horses on these holidays

What is Good Friday and Easter Sunday

300

This Latin phrase means “Present the Body” for trial

What is Habeas Corpus

300

This landmark case set into precedent that juveniles are protected under the Fourteenth Amendment

What is In Re Gault

300

This serial killer was considered the first in American with his “murder castle”

Who is H.H.Holmes

300

An affidavit is typically this type of statement under oath

What is Sworn Statement

300

In Maine, if your Christmas decorations are still up by this date, you will receive a fine

When is January 14th

400

“Caveat Emptor” means this person should beware

Who is buyer

400

This Georgia landmark case made inconsistent imposition of the death penalty a violation of the 8th amendment

What is Furman v. Georgia

400

Jack the Ripper, who was recently identified by DNA on a scarf, would kill these types of women

What are Prostitutes

400

This type of document is typically a written order issued by the court to demand a specific action from someone

What is a Writ

400

In Pennsylvania, if you have been convicted of a felony, you cannot administer this type of game

What is a Bingo Game

500

“Vior Dire” means to what

What is speak the truth

500

“Tennessee v. Garner” set the precedent on this type of force that can be used on a fleeing suspect when they are believed to be a significant threat

What is deadly force

500

This serial killer was known for killing teenage boys and then eating their flesh

Who is Jeffrey Dahmer

500

If you are subpoenaed, it means you must show up to court and do this

What is Testify

500

Under this type of Liability, you could be sued and have to pay monetary compensation to a trespasser who was hurt on your property

What is Premises Liability (or Property Liability)