Criminal Law Jeopardy Dr. Garcia
People The Principles The Bill of Rights Criminal Rights I Plead the Fifth
People 100 the party that initiates the lawsuit by filing a complaintPlaintiff
People 200 initiates the case in a criminal case The Prosecutor
People 300 Civil laws are an offense against An individual
People 400 The party responding in a civil or criminal proceedingDefendant
People 500 Used to decide cases. # for civil and # for criminal and amount needed Jury (5 out of 6) Civil and 12 Criminal (ALL)
The Principles 100 “We the People” demonstrates what? (the will of the people) Popular Sovereignty
The Principles 200 This system ensures that no single branch can act without the influence of the other branches? Checks & Balances
The Principles 300 Powers to govern (state and federal) Reserved powers (states), Delegated powers(federal), concurrent powers (both)
The Principles 400 According to this principle, power is divided between the state and national governments? Federalism
The Principles 500 Because of this principle, the Supreme Court has the authority to determine if an action or law of the government violates the Constitution. Judicial Review
The Bill of Rights Guarantees that Congress shall make no law regarding the establishment or endorsement of a national religion. Amendment 1
The Bill of Rights Protects against unlawful searches or seizures of person or property. Amendment 4
The Bill of Rights States that you have the right to an attorney or other legal representation if charged for a serious crime. Amendment 6
The Bill of Rights Right to bear arms No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner. Right to bear arms Amendments 3 and 2
The Bill of Rights What are the four criminal rights amendments in the Bill of Rights? Amendments 4, 5, 6, & 8
Criminal Rights According to the Fourth Amendment, who must issue a search or arrest warrant? A Judge
Criminal Rights What does the Eighth Amendment protect against? Cruel & Unusual Punishments, Excessive Bails & Fines
Criminal Rights This was the court case that guaranteed that anyone held for a felony must be offered the services of legal representation (a lawyer). Gideon v. Wainwright
Criminal Rights Landmark cases for exclusionary rule (State and Federal) Mapp v Ohio and Weeks v U.S.
Criminal Rights List four circumstances when a warrant is NOT necessary? Caught in the Act Evidence is in open view Evidence is in the trash Consent, Exigent Circumstances
I Plead the Fifth When a person cannot be tried for the same instance of crime twice. Double Jeopardy
I Plead the Fifth The legal process that ensures that a person’s life, liberty, and/or property is not taken away without good reason. Due Process of Law
I Plead the Fifth A type of hearing where the prosecution present evidence to see if there is reason enough to formally charge a person for a crime. Grand Jury Hearing
I Plead the Fifth The formal charge of a crime issued following a Grand Jury Hearing. Indictment
I Plead the Fifth Requires the government to pay fair compensation if they take a person’s property for a public work. Eminent Domain