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Criminal Law
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Defendant | someone who is being sued or accused of committing a crime |
| Prosecutor | a lawyer who works for a state or government organization and is responsible for starting legal proceedings and then proving in court that the suspect committed the crime he's accused of |
| Reasonable Doubt | the prosecution must convince the jury that there is no other reasonable explanation that can come from the evidence presented at trial |
| Felony | a serious crime, typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year |
| Misdemeanor | an offense recognized in criminal law, which is more than an infraction but less severe than a felony |
| Grand Jury | a group of citizens who decide if there's enough evidence to charge someone with a crime. |
| Indictment | a formal accusation, or a legal charging document, stating that a person is suspected of committing a crime |
| Plea Bargaining | a negotiation process in a criminal case where a defendant agrees to plead guilty, often to a lesser charge, in exchange for a reduced sentence or other concessions from the prosecutor |
| Subpoena | a court order requiring someone to appear in court, provide documents, or both |
| Habeas Corpus | a prisoner has the right to appear before a judge and challenge the legality of their detention |
| Probable Cause | A reasonable belief, based on facts or evidence, that a crime has been committed. |
| Presumption of innocence | The idea that a person is considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. |
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