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Argyll Law 4 MMC
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crime | a punishable offense against society |
| Vicarious Criminal Liability | substituted criminal liability |
| Felony | crime punishable in state prison for a year or a fine of more than $1000 |
| Misdemeanor | crime punishable by a year or less in city jail or a fine of less than $1000 |
| White-collar Crimes | crimes committed in the business world |
| Probable Cause | a reasonable ground for belief |
| Defense | legal position taken by the accused |
| Procedural Defense | problems with the way evidence is displayed or how the accused is being treated |
| Substantive Defense | discredits facts that the state sought to establish |
| Self-defense | the use of the force that appears to be necessary to the victim to prevent harm |
| Immunity | freedom from prosecution |
| Contempt of Court | action that hinders the administration of justice |
| Punishment | penalty provided and imposed by a court |
| Plea Bargain | the accused pleading guilty to a less serious crime to drop the charges on a more serious crime |
| Indictment | a written accusation |
| Arraignment | when the defendant is brought before the court in a proceeding |
| Preliminary Hearing | a hearing at which the evidence against the defendant are brought before the court to determine if they should hold a trial |
| Bail | a sum of money or property pledged to guarantee that the accused will appear for a hearing or even a trial |
| Subpoena | command to an individual to testify or present documents in their possession |
| Voir dire | the preliminary exam of potential jurors |
| Verdict | the decision of the jury |
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