is an act of disobedience, disrespect, or interference toward the authority, dignity, or orderly process of a judicial court.

an act (or a failure to act) that violates a law and is punishable by the state or government authority

the act of protecting, guarding, or resisting against attack, danger, or harm

a crime punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year or by death

the ability of an organism to resist infections, diseases, or legal and social obligations

a criminal offense that is more serious than an infraction, but less serious than a felony

a legal arrangement where a defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor, such as a reduced charge, dropped counts, or a lighter sentencing recommendation

a legal standard under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requiring law enforcement to have a reasonable belief—based on specific facts and circumstances

a legal argument that challenges the fairness, validity, or legitimacy of how a lawsuit or criminal proceeding is handled, rather than deciding whether the defendant is guilty or innocent

the act of imposing a penalty, pain, loss, or sanction on someone for a crime, fault, or wrongdoing

the act of using reasonable and necessary force to protect your own body, family members, or property from an immediate threat of harm, injury, or unlawful attack

legal argument, set of facts, or claim raised by a defendant that has a realistic, genuine chance of succeeding in court, rather than being trivial, vague, or meritless.

vicarious criminal liability

holds one party legally responsible for the criminal acts of another person due to a specific relationship between them

a non-violent, financially motivated offense typically committed by business or government professionals, executives, or organizations using deceit, concealment, or a breach of trust rather than physical force

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Chapter 4

law

Term	Definition
Contempt in court	is an act of disobedience, disrespect, or interference toward the authority, dignity, or orderly process of a judicial court.
crime	an act (or a failure to act) that violates a law and is punishable by the state or government authority
defense	the act of protecting, guarding, or resisting against attack, danger, or harm
felony	a crime punishable by a prison sentence of more than one year or by death
immunity	the ability of an organism to resist infections, diseases, or legal and social obligations
misdemeanor	a criminal offense that is more serious than an infraction, but less serious than a felony
plea bargaining	a legal arrangement where a defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor, such as a reduced charge, dropped counts, or a lighter sentencing recommendation
probable cause	a legal standard under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requiring law enforcement to have a reasonable belief—based on specific facts and circumstances
procedural defense	a legal argument that challenges the fairness, validity, or legitimacy of how a lawsuit or criminal proceeding is handled, rather than deciding whether the defendant is guilty or innocent
punishment	the act of imposing a penalty, pain, loss, or sanction on someone for a crime, fault, or wrongdoing
self-defense	the act of using reasonable and necessary force to protect your own body, family members, or property from an immediate threat of harm, injury, or unlawful attack
substantive defense	legal argument, set of facts, or claim raised by a defendant that has a realistic, genuine chance of succeeding in court, rather than being trivial, vague, or meritless.
vicarious criminal liability	holds one party legally responsible for the criminal acts of another person due to a specific relationship between them
white-collar crime	a non-violent, financially motivated offense typically committed by business or government professionals, executives, or organizations using deceit, concealment, or a breach of trust rather than physical force

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