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.

Is a legal protection that exempts a person, official, or government entity from liability, punishment, or prosecution that would normally apply.

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 (accepting a conviction without formally admitting guilt) in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor, such as a reduced charge, dropped counts, or lighter sentencing.

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—that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime is located in a specific place

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 authorized infliction of pain, penalty, suffering, or deprivation imposed by the state through a court upon a person found guilty of a crime or legal offense.

A legal justification that allows a person to use reasonable force to protect themselves, others, or property from an imminent threat of unlawful harm.

A legal argument that directly addresses the merits of a claim or charge—such as self-defense, consent, or lack of intent—rather than challenging technical or procedural rules.

Vicarious Criminal Liability

A legal doctrine that holds one person or entity responsible for the crimes committed by another, typically due to a special relationship like an employer and employee or a corporation and its agent.

Non-violent, financially motivated offenses committed by business professionals, public officials, or organizations.

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Law Chapter 4

Term	Definition
Contempt of 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	Is a legal protection that exempts a person, official, or government entity from liability, punishment, or prosecution that would normally apply.
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 (accepting a conviction without formally admitting guilt) in exchange for concessions from the prosecutor, such as a reduced charge, dropped counts, or lighter sentencing.
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—that a crime has been committed or that evidence of a crime is located in a specific place
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 authorized infliction of pain, penalty, suffering, or deprivation imposed by the state through a court upon a person found guilty of a crime or legal offense.
Self Defense	A legal justification that allows a person to use reasonable force to protect themselves, others, or property from an imminent threat of unlawful harm.
Substantive Defense	A legal argument that directly addresses the merits of a claim or charge—such as self-defense, consent, or lack of intent—rather than challenging technical or procedural rules.
Vicarious Criminal Liability	A legal doctrine that holds one person or entity responsible for the crimes committed by another, typically due to a special relationship like an employer and employee or a corporation and its agent.
White Collar Crime	Non-violent, financially motivated offenses committed by business professionals, public officials, or organizations.

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