Chapter 5 Flashcards
Right to a speedy trial, right to confront and cross-examine witnessses, right to effective assistance of counsel and impartial jury
Sixth amendment
First ten amendments to the constitution
Bill of rights
Provides a privilege from self-incrimination and double jeopardy
Fifth amendment
Protects persons against unreasonable and arbitrary searches and seizures
Fourth amendment
To convict a defendant of a crime, the government must prove beyond a _____ _____ that the defendant committed the acts
Reasonable doubt
To determine if expression is obscene, courts apply the three part _____ _____
Miller test
Most serious crimes require proof of the defendants criminal intent, including misdemeanors
True
A defendant may choose one of three pleas:
Guilty, not guilty, and nolo contendere