Constitutional Amendments and Legal Concepts

Vocabulary flashcards covering key Constitutional amendments, legal court concepts, criminal procedure terms, and elements of criminal law.

4th Amendment

Protects from unreasonable search and seizure.

5th Amendment

The right to a free trial, requiring that persons must be warned of rights 1st.

6th Amendment

The right to a speedy trial with assistance.

7th Amendment

Resolves disputes within jury trial.

8th Amendment

Protects against excessive bail and cruel unusual punishment.

Warren Court

It made the court to give more protection to criminal defendants.

Misdemeanor / Infraction

A crime punishable or a violation of a law not punishable by imprisonment.

Habeas Corpus

The legal process where a prisoner petitions a court to bring them before a judge to determine if their imprisonment is lawful.

Voir Dire

Jury selection.

Parole / Probation

Court ordered supervision instead of serving time in prison / supervised release after serving part of a prison sentence.

Restitution

Money a convicted person may be ordered to pay to the victim.

Mental State (Criminal Law)

An element of criminal law addressing whether you intended to commit the crime and felt guilty when doing the crime.

Conduct (Criminal Law)

An element of criminal law where intentions were innocent but resulted in something.