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Civics 8
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Civil Law | generic term for all non-criminal law |
| Criminal Law | body of law that defines criminal offenses |
| Double Jeopardy | trying someone twice for the same crime |
| Probable Cause | a reasonable person would believe that a crime was in the process |
| Search Warrant | warrant signed by a judge to let law enforcement search their house. |
| Bail | temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial |
| Bail bond | money given to the court to guarantee that someone will go to their trial. |