#1
Which of the following amendments to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a speedy trial?
#2
What is the legal term for a formal accusation charging someone with the commission of a crime?
#3
What is the legal term for a formal questioning of a witness in court?
#4
In the United States, what is the primary purpose of a grand jury?
#5
In the United States, what is the highest court in the federal judiciary?
#6
Which of the following is NOT considered a felony offense in most jurisdictions?
#7
In a criminal trial, what is the burden of proof required for a conviction?
#8
What legal principle states that evidence obtained in violation of a person's constitutional rights is generally not admissible at trial?
#9
What is the term for a legal document that commands someone to appear in court?
#10
In criminal law, what is the term for the deliberate misleading or deception of another person to gain an advantage?
#11
What is the term for a formal written accusation charging someone with a crime, typically presented by a prosecuting attorney?
#12
What legal concept refers to the right of a government to take private property for public use upon payment of fair compensation?
#13
Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for criminal defendants who cannot afford an attorney?
#14
What does the term 'double jeopardy' refer to in the context of criminal law?
#15
What is the term for the process by which a judge decides whether the evidence presented in a trial is sufficient to support a conviction?
#16
In the United States, which court is the first to hear a criminal case?
#17