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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Leo Frank Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
The Ballad of Mary Phagan was sung in support of executing Leo Frank, but was he truly guilty of killing young Mary Phagan? What effect did anti-Semitism have on the trial? Discern for yourself the fairness of this trial after examining...
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Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Annotation 2: Fifth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource explains the phrase "double jeopardy," including a look at its development through history.
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Lectric Law Library

Lectric Law Library: Due Process Mini Outline

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides an extensive, annotated outline of the concept of "due process". This would be an excellent starting point for research.
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NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: How Federal Grand Juries Work

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the procedures of Grand juries and the history behind them is given in this article on NPR. A great glossary of Grand jury terms is provided along with a link to download the Federal Grand Jury handbook.
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Lectric Law Library

The 'Lectric Law Library: Sixth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
The "Lectric Law Library's definition and explanation of the amendment, including the "impartial jury" phrase.
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iCivics

I Civics: In Re Gault (1967)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This mini-lesson covers the basics of the Supreme Court's decision that said juvenile offenders have a right to due process. Students learn about 14th Amendment due process, fairness, and the specific rights afforded juveniles in the...