A government decree that a person is guilty of a crime without benefit of a trial is called

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A bill of attainder is a legislative act that declares a person or group of people guilty of a crime and imposes a punishment without a trial. It is prohibited by the US Constitution. Civil rights refer to the basic rights guaranteed to all citizens, including the right to a fair trial. Habeas corpus is the right to be brought before a court and to have a hearing to determine if detention or imprisonment is lawful. Ex post facto law is a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences of actions that were committed before the enactment of the law. Limited infringement is not a recognized legal term.

A Government Decree That a Person Is Guilty of a Crime