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argylls law 4 akja
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Crime | punishable offence against society |
| felony | crime punishable by confinement for more than a year |
| misdemeanor | punishable by a $1000 fine |
| white collar crimes | offence committed in the business world |
| probable cause | reasonable ground for belief |
| defense | legal position taken by accused to defend themselves |
| procedural defenses | way evidence is acquired |
| substantive defenses | disprove,justify,or excuse a alleged crime |
| self defense | to defend your self |
| to be free from prosecution | immunity |
| contempt of court | action that hinders the administration of justice |
| punishment | imposed by the court |
| an accused person my plea guilty to a less serious crime in exchange for having a more serious charge dropped | plea bargain |
| indictment | enough evidence to prove someone has commited a crime |
| Bail | how much it costs to get out of jail |
| verdict | decisions of the jury |
| offering an offical anything of value to influence a decision | bribery |
| Arson | willful burning or exploding of a building |
| agreement between two or more people to commit a crime | conspiracy |
| extortion | blackmailing someone |