A bench trial is a trial heard before a jury only

Occurs when a person is reprosecuted after acquital

This amendment forbids cruel and unusual punishment

This document sets out reasons why the court should rule in a party's favor

In a criminal case, the defendant is the party being charged with a crime

A case about a speeding ticket would be heard in a civil court.

A case about an arrest for assault would be heard in a criminal court.

Justiciability

The process by which each party to a case learns of the evidence that the opposing party will present

This level of proof is required for a stop and frisk

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