| A | B |
|---|
| Plantiff | Person who has suffered damages |
| Defendant | Person accused of committing a crime in a criminal case or causing damages in a civil case. |
| Civil Case | A Plantiff has suffered damages and is seeking compensation. |
| Criminal Case | The government is trying to prove someone committed a crime |
| Arraignment | Evidence hearing where probable cause (evidence is reviewed), plea is entered and attorney is given if they cannot afford one |
| Probable Cause | Evidence |
| Felony | Serious crime with a punishment of a year or more in prison. |
| Misdemeanor | Smaller crime with a punishment of a fine or less than a year in jail. |
| 5th Amendment | This amendment protects your right to be treated fairly by the federal government. |
| 14th Amendment | This amendment says that state governments cannot deprive you of your life, liberty, or property without due process of law. |
| Due Process | Prohibits the government from acting in a unfair manner. We are equal under the law. |
| Prosecutor | Works for the government, trying to prove someone committed a crime. |
| Verdict | A declaration of guilt or innocence. |
| Bail | Money paid to get out of jail while awaiting trial. |
| Judicial Branch | The branch of government that interprets the law. |
| Plea | A declaration of guilt or innocence. |
| Verdict | The final decision of the court. |
