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What is 1) probative; and 2) material
Under FRE 401, the two requirements for evidence to be considered “relevant” are:
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What is Medical Marijuana Commission
This Commission, along with the Alcoholic Beverage Control and Department of Health, regulates medical marijuana.
100
Who is The Rolling Stones
W.H. Taylor's brother was involved in the arrest of this rock band's guitarist in Fordyce Arkansas.
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What is Batson v. Kentucky or Flowers v. Mississippi.
In this case, the Supremes said that asking significantly more questions of African American jurors than white jurors and striking 41 out of 42 black jurors in the first five trials violated what Supreme court rule?
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What is voire dire?
The process of selecting jurors, which involves asking potential jurors questions to determine whether they can judge the case fairly and impartially.
200
What is motive Opportunity Intent Preparation Plan Knowledge Identity absence of mistake, or lack of accident
Under FRE 404(b)(2), name 4 of the 9 permissible uses of otherwise inadmissible character-propensity evidence.
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What is 2 ½ ounces
This is the amount of usable marijuana that can be possessed under the statute (ounces).
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Who is Susan Webber Wright
Though she was a former student of his, this Texarkana native famously held Bill Clinton in contempt of civil court in 1999
200
What is Double Jeopardy or Gamble v. United States.
In this case, the Supremes affirmed that federal and state prosecution for the same crime does not violate what settled principle?
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What is abduction?
The illegal carrying away of a person by force or coercion, generally with intent to do harm to the victim.
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What is Tanner v. United States.
The 1987 United States Supreme Court case in which the Court held that a jury verdict would not be overturned even when the jury had been consuming copious amounts of alcohol, marijuana and cocaine during the course of the trial and deliberations.
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What is $15,000
A dispensary licensee will have to pay this amount for their license
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Who is John Walker
This late civil rights activist and state legislator was the first African American admitted to the University of Texas, though he was not allowed to attend, and also opened one of the first racially integrated law firms in the south.
300
What is The Establishment Clause or American Legion v. American Humanist Association.
In this case, the Supremes said that a 40 foot high cross in Bladensburg, Maryland does not violate what First Amendment clause?
300
What is euthanasia?
The act of causing death to end pain and distress; also known as mercy killing.
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What is Davis v. Washington
The 2006 United States Supreme Court decision where the Court held that hearsay statements made in a 911 call asking for aid were not "testimonial" in nature and thus their introduction at trial did not violate the Confrontation Clause as defined in Crawford v. Washington.
400
What is 32 (8 zones, 4 per zone)
What is the number of dispensaries in Arkansas?
400
What is The Rose Law Firm
Vincent Foster and Bill Clinton both worked at this Little Rock firm, which holds the title of oldest in the state.
400
What is Asset Forfeiture or Timbs v. Indiana.
In this case, the Supremes declared the Eighth Amendment’s Excessive Fines Clause restricts states’ ability to do what?
400
What is vicarious liability?
When one person is held responsible for the act of another.
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What is FRE 1002
Federal Rule of Evidence requiring an original writing, recording, or photograph in order to prove its content unless the FRE or a federal statute provides otherwise.
500
What is 1,500 feet
This number is the distance, in feet, that dispensaries are requirements to be from schools, churches, or daycares.
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Who is Roy Petty
This late Local Attorney won a precedent-setting and legally significant immigration case where he helped victims of domestic violence. His office is still located and operating in Springdale.
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What is Partisan gerrymandering or Rucho v. Common Cause.
In this case, the Supremes said that this reason for drawing voting districts was a political question that federal courts could not decide.
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What is consent?
The most common defense to rape.






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