| A | B |
|---|
| common law | body of law based on custom and court decision |
| Constitution of the United States | body of law based on custom and court decision |
| constitutional | in keeping with the principles of the Constitution |
| due process of law | legal steps that must be followed by the government to protect the rights of an accused person |
| reasonable doubt | doubt that a reasonable person might have after a fair look at the evidence |
| beyond a reasonable doubt | xtent to which the jury must be sure of the defendant's guilt |
| writ of habeas corpus | court order that prevents person from being held in jail illegally |
| Amendment 6 | protects us from unreasonable search and seizure of evidence |
| Amendment 5 | promises due process of the law if you are accused of a crime |
| Amendment 8 | says the punishment can't be too harsh for the crime |
