Government
The branch of the government that makes the laws
Legislative Branch
Freedom of Speech and Religion
First Amendment
A serious crime punishable by more than 1 year in prison
Felony
A less serious offense punishable by less than 1 year in prison
Misdemeanor
What is your teacher's name?
Ms. Miller
The first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Right to Bear Arms
Second Amendment
The killing of one human being by another
Homicide
Sexual penetration without consent
Rape
What is your favorite part of Street Law so far?
Free points
The branch of government who enforces the laws
Executive Branch
Right Against Self-Incrimination (Right to remain silent)
Fifth Amendment
Battery
What crime would punching someone be?
What are some ways to find a lawyer?
Online
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Recommendation from friends and/or family
The branch of government that includes judges and the Supreme Court of the United States
Judicial Branch
Right against unreasonable searches and seizures
4th Amendment
Taking away a person against that person's will
Kidnapping
What crime would swinging at someone but missing be?
Assault
What are some of the exceptions to attorney-client privilege?
Abuse
Future crime
What is something you can do (that we have talked about in class) to voice your opinion in hopes of getting a law made?
Call or write a letter to your Congressman/Congresswoman
Right to a Speedy Trial
Sixth Amendment
Any attempt or threat to carry out a physical attack upon another person
Assault
Includes a wide range of victimizations from verbal threats of a sexual nature to unwanted sexual contact
Sexual Assault
What is the defendant's name in Just Mercy?
Walter McMillian