Glossaryamicus curiae "a bystander who, without having interest in the cause, of his own knowledge makes a suggestion on a point of law or of fact for the information of the presiding judge" -Samuel Krislov [1] Due Process Clause "states that no person shall be 'deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.' Usually, 'due process' refers to fair procedures." -Linda R. Monk [2] felony "any offense punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year" -Bureau of Justice [3] indigent defendants "people accused of crimes who could not afford to hire an attorney" -Alyson Grine [4] "a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced sentence" -PBS Frontline [7] writ of certiorari "a formal device to bring a case up to the Supreme Court from a lower court" -Anthony Lewis [8] |
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