CJ Competition Fall 2018

System where 2 lawyers represent their parties before an impartial group to find the truth.

Sworn statement that charges a person with a crime- presented by the Grand Jury.

Prohibition on unreasonable searches not violated when cop stops suspect searching for weapons.

Crime scene where the actual crime took place.

Formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant.

Arrangement between prosecutor/defendant where defendant pleads guilty for a lesser charge.

Punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.

Apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.

Legal phrase- an oath taken by jurors to tell the truth.

Case says its unconstitutional to impose capital punishment for crimes committed by juveniles.

The chronological paper trail that records sequence of custody of any evidence.

The body of law enacted by legislative bodies

The first ten amendments to the constitution.

A system that focuses on rehabilitation of offenders thru reconciliation with victims/community

The authority granted to a legal body to administer justice within a defined field.

Sworn statement which says a person has committed a crime-presented by public official.

Stiffening of the joints and muscles of the body a few hours after death- lasting 1-4 hours.

Unlawful pressure brought on a person, causing the person act a way they normally would not.

Identifies/compares specific types of trace materials; human hair, animal hair, fibers, fabric

Drug or other substance affecting mood or behavior and sold for nonmedical purposes- illegally

Pre trial procedure where each party can obtain evidence from the other party to find answers.

Process which executive/legislative actions are subject to review by the judiciary.

Someone who testifies based on their qualifications of expertise in their field.

2nd stage of death-the change in body temperature post mortem, until ambient temp. is matched

Evidence that relies on an inference to connect to a conclusion of fact- fingerprint

Case where US Supreme Court struck down all death penalty schemes in the U.S.

Evidence that directly links a person to a crime without need for inference.

Toxin that induces an immune response in the body, especially the production of antibodies.

This aims to disqualify a potential juror for bias, prejudice or prior knowledge of case.

An ordinary person who testifies based on their personal knowledge.

Form of unequal treatment that is often of unexplained cause and is unfair and disadvantageous.

Study of insects in criminal justice. Right from early stages, insects attracted to dead body.

Judgement that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.

The act of deterring; such as the inhibition of criminal behavior by fear or punishment.

Trial before the trial- when judge decides whether the defendant should go to trial.

A jury who can't agree upon a verdict and unable to reach the req'd unanimity.

Term used to describe the actual amount of crime that takes place.

Information rec'd from other people that can't adequately substantiate- a rumor.

Formal notice of abandonment by plaintiff/prosecutor of all or part of a suit or action.

Case about exclusionary rule. Protection against intro of evidence obtained by illegal search.

Action of restoring someone to health or normal life through training after imprisonment.

Citizens empowered by law to conduct legal proceedings- whether charges should be brought.

Place where something comes from: the place where something originates.

Rules that define the manner in which the rights and duties of individuals may be enforced.

Spatter stain: Bloodstain resulting from blood drop dispersed thru air due to external force

The way our vision works when 2 elements meet in the distance. Land and sky, water and sky

Clumping of particles. Process that occurs if antigen is mixed with corresponding antibody.

A writ requiring person under arrest to be brought to a judge, to secure the persons release.

This prohibits the govt from depriving a person of their rights to liberty property-due process

Law that defines the rights and duties of individuals with respect to one another.

Plea when defendant accepts conviction for guilty but doesn't admit guilt- no contest

When suspect is in custody during interrogation they must know their rights to remain silent.

Defendant claims he was induced by a public official-commit crime he wouldn't normally commit

Punishment or reward that is considered to be what the recipient deserved.