Final Flashcards
The case in which the legality of laws is called into question.
Marbury v. Madison
The law is what the supreme court says it is.
Holding
Case involving whether power belongs to the states or to the nation.
McCulloch v. Maryland
The case involving the doctrine “separate but equal”.
Plessy v. Ferguson
The case that ruled that separate is NOT equal under any circumstances, especially in schools.
Brown v. Board of Education
Case involving interracial marriage.
Loving v. Virginia
Case that ended up legalizing gay marriage.
Obergefell v. Hodges
Case that led to the right to effective counsel.
Gideon v. Wainwright
Case that led to the requirement to be advised of rights upon arrest.
Miranda v. Arizona
Case that led to the requirement that the state must share exculpatory information with the defense.
Brady v. Maryland
A way to achieve disposition of a case where the defendant gives a straight admission of wrongdoing including specific details of the crime.
Admission of Guilt
A way to achieve disposition without going through a trial where the defendant believes the jury will convict, so pleads guilty without admission of guilt.
Alford plea
Three factors of plea bargains
Strength of the case (for both sides) Number of Charges Defendant's record Nature of the Allegations Victim's Feelings
Allows a defendant to fix the problem (usually via restitution or counselling, or something that gives assurance the problem will not arise again), which then leads to a dismissal of the case for minor charges.
Deferred Prosecution Agreement
