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United States Constitution

areanz — 2025-10-14 14:50:13 UTC

Fundamental law of the U.S. , went in effect in March 4th, 1789

5th Amendment (Amendment V) to the U.S. Constitution

lex79 — 2025-10-14 14:50:18 UTC

A change adopted into the U.S. Constitution that protects against self-incrimination.

Miranda Warning

lex79 — 2025-10-14 14:53:30 UTC

The requirement to warn individuals of the right to remain silent, the right to consult with an attorney and have the attorney present during questioning, and the right to have an attorney appointed if indigent.

6th Amendment (Amendment VI) to the U.S. Constitution

areanz — 2025-10-14 14:56:13 UTC

A change adopted into the U.S. Constitution that guarantees criminal defendants the right to a lawyer.

Affidavit

lex79 — 2025-10-14 14:56:29 UTC

A written statement that someone makes after promising officially to tell the truth. An affidavit can be used as proof in a law court.

Prosecutor

areanz — 2025-10-14 14:58:21 UTC

An attorney representing the government in a criminal case.

Battered Woman Syndrome

lex79 — 2025-10-14 14:58:37 UTC

A criminal defense involving a pattern of psychological dependency among women caught in long-term relationships with abusive male partners.

Actus reus

areanz — 2025-10-14 15:01:57 UTC

Law Latin for “guilty act.” The wrongful act that makes up the physical action of a crime.