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chapter 16
Term | Definition |
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complaint | a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought |
summons | a notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or charge |
discovery | the opportunity for lawyers to check facts and gather information |
settlement | a large case, the amount of money the defendant |
prosecution | party who starts the legal proceedings against another party |
crime | an act that breaks the law and causes harm to people or society in general |
penal code | a state's written criminal laws |
parole | to grant a prisoner an early release from prison |
mandatory sentencing | where someone is required to be sentenced without trial |
arraignment | a hearing where a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not |
testimony | the statement a witness makes under oath |
cross-examine | a question a witness on the other party |
acquittal | a vote of not guilty |
hung jury | when jury dose not decide weather guilty or not guilty |
juvenile | a not yet legal adult |
juvenile delinquent | a non adult who commits a crime or felony |
rehabilitate | to correct a persons behavior |