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Law Fall Semester
reviewing fall semester vocabs
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Exclusionary Rule | Evidence obtained illegally cannot be used in court. |
| Acquit | |
| Jail | A place where people are kept either while they wait for trial or sentencing or while they serve a sentence for a misdemeanor. |
| Convict | The person who has been found guilty of a crime |
| Prision | A place where people who are serving long sentences for having committed felonies are kept. |
| Double Jeopardy | Being charged twice for the same crime. |
| Miranda Rights | Rights of the accused that the police must read upon arrest of an individual. |
| Indictment | Formal charges handed down by the grand jury. |
| Probable Cause | A reasonable belief, known personally or through reliable source that a specific person has committed. |
| Bill of Rights | The first 10 Amendments. |
| Arson | Burning another persons property. |
| Felony | A serious crime |
| Misdemeanor | A minor crime |
| Homicide | Taking someone's life. |
| Vandalism | Destruction of someone else's problem |
| Actus Reus | Unlawful act |
| Mens Rea | Intent |
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