Brady v. Maryland Case Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to the Supreme Court case of Brady v. Maryland, including legal terms and principles discussed in the case.

Brady v. Maryland

A landmark Supreme Court case in which the Court held that suppression of evidence favorable to an accused violates due process.

Due Process Clause

A constitutional guarantee that a law shall not be unfair, arbitrary, or unreasonable, and that it must be applied fairly.

Extrajudicial statements

Statements made outside of court, which can be considered evidence in a trial.

Confession

A formal statement admitting guilt by a person accused of a crime.

Post-Conviction Relief

Legal procedures following a conviction to challenge a conviction based on various claims.

First degree murder

The intentional, premeditated killing of another person, usually punished severely.

Maryland Court of Appeals

The highest court in Maryland that reviewed the case concerning Brady's trial and evidence suppression.

Material evidence

Evidence that is relevant and significant to the issues in a case.

Punishment Phase

The stage in a trial that focuses on determining the appropriate punishment after a conviction.

Suppressed evidence

Evidence that is withheld by the prosecution, which may impact the fairness of a trial.