#1
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to a fair and speedy trial?
#2
What is the legal principle that a person cannot be tried twice for the same offense?
#3
What is the legal term for the act of intentionally making a false statement under oath?
#4
Which of the following is NOT a type of plea in a criminal trial?
#5
What is the term for a legal document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to make an arrest, search a premises, or seize property?
#6
Which of the following is NOT a component of the criminal justice system?
#7
In criminal law, what is the standard of proof required for a conviction?
#8
Which of the following is NOT a step in the criminal justice process?
#9
What does 'habeas corpus' mean in the context of criminal justice?
#10
What is the legal concept that allows police to search a person or their property without a warrant in certain circumstances?
#11
What is the term for a serious crime that is typically punishable by imprisonment or death?
#12
What is the term for a legal defense in which the defendant admits to committing the crime but claims it was necessary to prevent a greater harm?
#13
In the context of criminal law, what does 'mens rea' refer to?
#14
What is the term for a formal accusation of a serious crime, issued by a grand jury?
#15
Which landmark U.S. Supreme Court case established the Miranda rights?
#16
In the United States, what does the 'burden of proof' refer to in a criminal trial?
#17
What is the term for a legal process through which a person's criminal record is erased or sealed from public view?
#18
What is the legal term for a person's formal declaration of guilt in response to criminal charges?
#19