GOOD AFTERNOON Individually make a list of all the movies, TV shows, books, or songs that have something to do with crime.

Criminal Law Introduction JEOPARDY

Vocabulary (2) The Amendments Who’s Who? Luck of the Draw

Vocabulary 100 The unwritten law in England that evolved over centuries and is the basis for US law – Case law in the United States as opposed to statutory law. A: Common Law

Vocabulary 200 A: Parole The conditional release of a prisoner before the end of a prison term.

A: Embezzlement The crime of stealing another’s property that has been entrusted to you. Ex. A bank teller might take money from the bank. Vocabulary 300

A: Writ of Habeas Corpus A court order requiring authorities to release a prisoner because the court has found that the prisoner is being illegally detained. Vocabulary 400

A: Corrections The part of the criminal justice system that deals with convicted criminals; it includes jails, prisons, parole, and probation. Vocabulary 500

Vocabulary (2) 100 A: Appeal A request that another court review a decision of a lower court.

A: Restitution Vocabulary (2) 200 Direct payment made from criminal to victim as compensation for a crime.

A: Assault Vocabulary (2) 300 The immediate threat of attacking someone, but usually it means a physical attack on another person

A: Probation Vocabulary (2) 400 An alternative to prison; this sentence requires the offender to follow certain conditions, usually under a supervisor

A: Entrapment Vocabulary (2) 500 The affirmative defense that the defendant would not have committed the crime if the police had not enticed the defendant.

A: The Bill of Rights The Amendments 100 The first 10 Amendments to the US Constitution, which describe the rights and protections guaranteed to each citizen

A: The Fifth Amendment “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or Public Danger.” The Amendments 200

A: The Eighth Amendment The Amendments 300 “Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel or unusual punishments inflicted”

A: The Sixth Amendment The Amendments 400 “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall had been committed…”

A: The First Amendment The Amendments 500 “Congress shall make not law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people to peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

Who’s Who 100 A: Attorney; Lawyer Legal counsel; a person authorized to practice law

A: The Defendant Who’s Who 200 The accused in a criminal trial

A: Notary Who’s Who 300 An official authorized to verify signatures on documents or attest to affidavits.

A: Plaintiff Who’s Who 400 The party in a lawsuit who sues the other party.

A: Public Defender Who’s Who 500 An attorney working for a government agency that defends criminal suspects who cannot afford their own attorney.

Luck of the Draw 100 A: Arraignment A court hearing in which the defendant must enter a plea, such as guilty or not guilty.

A: Inchoate Crime Luck of the Draw 200 A group of crimes that penalize planning, preparing, or aiding after the fact the commission of a crime. Ex. Attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation.

A: Misdemeanor Luck of the Draw 300 A crime of a less serious nature, usually punished by a fine or imprisonment up to one year in a local jail.

A: Affidavit Luck of the Draw 400 A written statement made under oath.

A: Booking Luck of the Draw 500 The official process of recording the arrest. During this process the officer records the accused name and address, the charges, and time and the place of arrest, and may take fingerprints and photographs of the accused.