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Argylls Law 4 TSE

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Crime   A punishable offense against society  
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Vicarious Criminal Liability   When a corporate employee breaks the law  
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Felony   A crime punishable by confinement of more than a year in prison or by a fine of more than $1,000, or both--or even death  
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Misdemeanor   A punishable crime by confinement to a county or city jail for less than one year and can be fined less than $1,000.  
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White-Collar Crimes   Crimes committed in the business world  
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Probable Cause   I reason to search  
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Defense   I legal position taken by the accused  
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Procedural Defenses   Problems in which the evidence is contained  
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Substantive Defenses   Disprove, Justify, or excuse the alleged crime  
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Self-Defense   The use of the force to protect ones self  
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Immunity   Freedom from prosecution  
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Contempt of Court   An action that hinders the administration of justice  
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Punishment   Any penalty provided by law and imposed by court  
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Plea Bargain   Someone may plead guilty to a less serious crime in exchange for having a more serious charge dropped  
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Indictment   A written accusation declaring that there is sufficient evidence to try the identified individual for a specific crime  
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Arraignment   After an arrest this is the type of hearing  
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Preliminary Hearing   If a plea is "not guilty" this is the type of hearing  
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Bail   Cost of release  
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Subpoena   A Summons  
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Voir Dire   A preliminary exam for jurors  
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Verdict   The decision of the court  
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