Argylls Law 4 TSE Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
Crime | A punishable offense against society |
Vicarious Criminal Liability | When a corporate employee breaks the law |
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 |
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. |
White-Collar Crimes | Crimes committed in the business world |
Probable Cause | I reason to search |
Defense | I legal position taken by the accused |
Procedural Defenses | Problems in which the evidence is contained |
Substantive Defenses | Disprove, Justify, or excuse the alleged crime |
Self-Defense | The use of the force to protect ones self |
Immunity | Freedom from prosecution |
Contempt of Court | An action that hinders the administration of justice |
Punishment | Any penalty provided by law and imposed by court |
Plea Bargain | Someone may plead guilty to a less serious crime in exchange for having a more serious charge dropped |
Indictment | A written accusation declaring that there is sufficient evidence to try the identified individual for a specific crime |
Arraignment | After an arrest this is the type of hearing |
Preliminary Hearing | If a plea is "not guilty" this is the type of hearing |
Bail | Cost of release |
Subpoena | A Summons |
Voir Dire | A preliminary exam for jurors |
Verdict | The decision of the court |
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