disobedience or disrespect towards a court or its authority that can disrupt its proceedings or impede justice.

act or omission that violates a public law and is punishable by the state through penalties like fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions.

legal argument or strategy used by a defendant to counter a claim or charge made by a plaintiff or prosecutor in a lawsuit.

serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, or by death.

exemption from legal duties, penalties, or liability that is granted by law to a person or class of persons. It can protect individuals from being sued or prosecuted for their actions

criminal offense considered less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail, fines, probation, or community service. Common examples include petty theft, simple assault, and public intoxication.

an agreement between a criminal defendant and a prosecutor where the defendant pleads guilty or "no contest" to a criminal charge in exchange for concessions

the standard by which law enforcement can justify a search, seizure, or arrest

the legal process itself was flawed, These methods used by law enforcement or the court, such as illegal search and seizure, denial of a speedy trial, or other violations of a defendant's constitutional rights.

imposition of a penalty, such as a fine or imprisonment, on a person who has been convicted of a crime. It is the formal judgment and sentence of a court, designed to hold a wrongdoer accountable for their actions and serves several purposes

the use of reasonable and necessary force to protect oneself or another person from imminent harm. It is an "affirmative defense. Key elements include an imminent threat, a reasonable fear of harm, and a proportionate use of force,

legal argument that challenges the merits of a case by focusing on the facts and showing the plaintiff or prosecution lacks legal support for their claim.

vicarious criminal liability

a legal doctrine where a person or entity is held responsible for the criminal actions of another due to a special relationship, such as an employer and employee

a non-violent, financial crime committed by individuals or corporations, often by people in positions of trust, to gain money or property

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Question	Answer
contempt court	disobedience or disrespect towards a court or its authority that can disrupt its proceedings or impede justice.
crime	act or omission that violates a public law and is punishable by the state through penalties like fines, imprisonment, or other sanctions.
defense	legal argument or strategy used by a defendant to counter a claim or charge made by a plaintiff or prosecutor in a lawsuit.
felony	serious crime punishable by imprisonment for more than one year, or by death.
immunity	exemption from legal duties, penalties, or liability that is granted by law to a person or class of persons. It can protect individuals from being sued or prosecuted for their actions
misdemeanor	criminal offense considered less serious than a felony, punishable by no more than one year in jail, fines, probation, or community service. Common examples include petty theft, simple assault, and public intoxication.
plea bargaining	an agreement between a criminal defendant and a prosecutor where the defendant pleads guilty or "no contest" to a criminal charge in exchange for concessions
probable cause	the standard by which law enforcement can justify a search, seizure, or arrest
procedural defense	the legal process itself was flawed, These methods used by law enforcement or the court, such as illegal search and seizure, denial of a speedy trial, or other violations of a defendant's constitutional rights.
punishment	imposition of a penalty, such as a fine or imprisonment, on a person who has been convicted of a crime. It is the formal judgment and sentence of a court, designed to hold a wrongdoer accountable for their actions and serves several purposes
self defense	the use of reasonable and necessary force to protect oneself or another person from imminent harm. It is an "affirmative defense. Key elements include an imminent threat, a reasonable fear of harm, and a proportionate use of force,
substantive defense	legal argument that challenges the merits of a case by focusing on the facts and showing the plaintiff or prosecution lacks legal support for their claim.
vicarious criminal liability	a legal doctrine where a person or entity is held responsible for the criminal actions of another due to a special relationship, such as an employer and employee
white collar crime	a non-violent, financial crime committed by individuals or corporations, often by people in positions of trust, to gain money or property

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