criminal minds Crossword Puzzles
Unit Three Crossword 2021-09-15
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- Less serious offense on the UCR
- More serious offense on the UCR
- Punishable by up to five years incarceration
- Criminal burden of proof
- Wrong because it's prohibited
- Crimes Punishable by seven years or more
- Accused party in criminal/civil action
- All other law besides criminal
- Wrong in of itself
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- Burden of proof in civil law
- Injured party in civil law
- Punishable by up to 90 days in jail
- Includes reported and unreported crime
- Legal responsibility in civil law
- Violence between family/co-habitants
- Subjecting someone to unwanted attention
16 Clues: Wrong in of itself • Criminal burden of proof • Injured party in civil law • Burden of proof in civil law • Wrong because it's prohibited • All other law besides criminal • Less serious offense on the UCR • More serious offense on the UCR • Legal responsibility in civil law • Punishable by up to 90 days in jail • Violence between family/co-habitants • ...
JOBS 2014-04-09
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- fixes pipes
- helps docors
- member of police
- operates people
- milks cows
- drives a taxi
- acts on TV
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- fixes cars
- minds the children
- fights fire
- cooks meals
- Builds houses and buildings
- serves meals in a restaurant
- helps people when something hurts
- helps animals
15 Clues: fixes cars • milks cows • acts on TV • fixes pipes • fights fire • cooks meals • helps docors • drives a taxi • helps animals • operates people • member of police • minds the children • Builds houses and buildings • serves meals in a restaurant • helps people when something hurts
Words 2015-08-26
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- emotional effect
- showing,telling
- enemy,rival
- a word that stands for another
- person vs person
- time and place of action
- straight, undeviating
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- group of words
- fixed,stable
- powerful
- lead role
- person story told by narrator
- level,horizontal
- accident, incidental
- circular
- person author can enter minds of the characters
- subject,topic
17 Clues: powerful • circular • lead role • enemy,rival • fixed,stable • subject,topic • group of words • showing,telling • emotional effect • level,horizontal • person vs person • accident, incidental • straight, undeviating • time and place of action • person story told by narrator • a word that stands for another • person author can enter minds of the characters
Crime and punishment 2019-11-15
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- The rules a country demands its citizens follow, the breaking of which leads to punishment.
- intentions, Having the desire to deliberately cause suffering or harm to another.
- a form of punishment where a criminal is locked in a secure guarded building (prison) for a period of time.
- crime, A crime committed because of prejudice views about a person or group.
- Aim of punishment; getting the criminal back for their crimes.
- The concept of acting out of the greater good for the most people. (eg removing a dangerous criminal from society in order to protect others).
- The state of being without the things needed for a reasonable quality of life; can be a cause of crime.
- Taking something without the owner’s consent.
- Action which breaks the law; can be against the person (eg murder), against property (eg vandalism), or against the state (eg treason).
- Aim of punishment; the threat of punishment as a way to put a person off committing crime (eg knowing they could go to prison if they steal).
- Aim of punishment helping the criminal see how and why their behaviour was wrong, so that their mindset changes for the better.
- Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on.
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- Being addicted to/dependent on a particular substance; can be a cause of crime (eg stealing money to pay for illegal drugs).
- A medical condition that can cause changes to a person’s behaviour; can be a cause of crime.
- Capital punishment; the execution of a criminal which is sanctioned by the state.
- Punishment in which physical pain is inflicted on the criminal.
- Belief that life is sacred/special because it was created by God, or because we are each unique individuals.
- A legal requirement within a society that is believed to be unfair; a cause of crime if a person believes they cannot follow (or must act against) a law they believe is unjust.
- The environment a child lives in, and the instructions they receive, while they are growing up; can be a cause of crime.
- Punishment involving the criminal doing a set number of hours of physical labour/work in their local community.
- Unlawfully killing another person.
- Reason for committing crime – wanting or desiring something or more of something.
22 Clues: Unlawfully killing another person. • Taking something without the owner’s consent. • Aim of punishment; getting the criminal back for their crimes. • Punishment in which physical pain is inflicted on the criminal. • Letting go of blame against a person for wrongs they have done; moving on. • ...
CHAPTER #4 2014-12-21
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- A guilty (prohibited) act.
- A strict liability crime in which an adult engages in sexual act with a minor.
- Violence The act of willful neglect or physical violence that occurs within a cohabitant relationship.
- Failure to exercise the standard of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances.
- A test for the insanity defense stating a defendant who knew his or her action was wrong must establish that he or she was unable to resist the urge to commit the crime.
- The rules of law announced in court decisions
- An unlawful homicide that occurs during the commission of a felony.
- Rules that define the manner in which the rights and duties of individuals may be enforced.
- The facts surrounding a criminal event.
- Certain crimes, such as traffic violations, in which the defendant is guilty regardless of her or his state of mind at the time of the act.
- A defense in which the defendant claims that he or she was induced by a public official to commit a crime that he or she would otherwise not have committed.
- The legally recognized privilege to protect ones self or property from injury by another.
- The body of circumstances that must exist for a criminal act to have occurred.
- An excuse from criminal liability that asserts a lack of criminal responsibility.
- A provision in the Constitution that stated that the law must be carried out in a fair and orderly manner.
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- A common law test of criminal responsibility that relies on the defendants inability to distinguish right from wrong
- The body of law enacted by legislative bodies.
- Mental state, or intent.
- A defense against criminal liability in which the defendant asserts that circumstances required her or him to commit an illegal act.
- The act of taking substantial steps toward committing a crime while having the ability and the intent to commit the crime.
- The first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
- Law that defines the rights and duties of individuals with respect to one another.
- The state of being aware that a risk does or will exist that consciously disregards that risk.
- A test that states a person is not responsible for criminal behavior if he or she had no awareness of wrongdoing or was unable to control his or her actions.
- Offense Conduct deemed criminal without actual harm being done, provided that the harm that would have occurred is one the law tries to prevent.
- Neglecting or forgetting to do something that is required by law.
- A court decision that is used as a guidance for deciding a subsequent case with similar facts.
- A condition that excused young wrong-doers of criminal behavior because presumably they could not understand the consequences of their actions.
- The requirement that a person claiming self-defense prove that she or he first took reasonable steps to avoid the conflict that resulted in the use of deadly force.
- Latin for "after the fact", it refers to a law making a certain act illegal after that act was committed.
- Unlawful pressure brought to bear on a person, causing the person to perform an act that he or she would not otherwise perform.
- The constitutional requirement that laws used in accusing and convicting persons of crime.
- A defense for criminal liability in which the defendant claims that the taking of intoxicants rendered him or her unable to form the requisite intent to commit a criminal act.
- The body of law created by administrative agencies (in the form of rules, regulations, orders, and decisions) in order to carry out their duties.
- The provisions of the fifth and fourteenth amendments to the constitution that gaurantee that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or poverty without due process of law.
- A hearing to determine the culpability of a mentally ill individual, ordered on motion by the defendant or the attorney for the Government, or by the court.
- Law based on the US Constitution and the constitutions of the various states
- To assist legislatures in making an effort to update and standardize the penal law.
38 Clues: Mental state, or intent. • A guilty (prohibited) act. • The facts surrounding a criminal event. • The rules of law announced in court decisions • The body of law enacted by legislative bodies. • The first ten amendments to the US Constitution. • Neglecting or forgetting to do something that is required by law. • ...
Chapter 8&9 2021-10-14
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- waiver is an action by the criminal court to transfer a direct file or statutory exclusion case from criminal court back to a juvenile court
- statements are statements usually written by the victims that inform the judge about the impact and consequences of the crime on the victim and their family.
- incapacitation uses the predictive tools and gives longer sentences as a result
- A citation by a judge against anyone in court who disrupts the proceedings or does anything to interfere with judicial decrees or pronouncements.
- are violations of criminal laws that is punishable by an incarcerative term of less than 1 year in city or country jails
- incapacitation is offense-based sentencing like mandatory minimum sentences.
- jurisdiction is the power to file charges in either criminal or juvenile courts
- report (known as a presentence investigation report in the adult system) is designed to furnish the judge with background information to aid the judge in making an informed sentencing decision
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- offenders have a prior record of delinquency or criminal behavior
- circumstances: Actions by the juveniles that tend to intensify the seriousness of their acts.
- circumstances: Factors that lessen the severity of the crime.
- hearings are the proceedings to determine whether juveniles should be certified as adults and transferred to criminal courts for more severe penalties
- offenders have no prior record, and it is assumed that this is their first offense
- are violations of criminal laws that are punishable by terms of imprisonment for 1 year or longer in state or federal prisons
- refers to out-of-home placement
- assessment is an element of a classification system and aids in determining the probability of reoffending
- assessments are instruments that measure an offender’s personal/social skills, health and well-being, emotional stability, educational level, vocational strengths and weaknesses, and drug/alcohol dependencies
- instruments can screen for initial institutional classification, security placement and inmate management, early release eligibility, level of supervision while on probation or parole.
18 Clues: refers to out-of-home placement • circumstances: Factors that lessen the severity of the crime. • offenders have a prior record of delinquency or criminal behavior • incapacitation is offense-based sentencing like mandatory minimum sentences. • incapacitation uses the predictive tools and gives longer sentences as a result • ...
Juvenile Justice Chapter 8&9 2021-10-14
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- A citation by a judge against anyone in court who disrupts the proceedings or does anything to interfere with judicial decrees or pronouncements.
- statements are statements usually written by the victims that inform the judge about the impact and consequences of the crime on the victim and their family.
- waiver is an action by the criminal court to transfer a direct file or statutory exclusion case from criminal court back to a juvenile court
- circumstances: Actions by the juveniles that tend to intensify the seriousness of their acts.
- report (known as a presentence investigation report in the adult system) is designed to furnish the judge with background information to aid the judge in making an informed sentencing decision
- offenders have a prior record of delinquency or criminal behavior
- incapacitation uses the predictive tools and gives longer sentences as a result
- instruments can screen for initial institutional classification, security placement and inmate management, early release eligibility, level of supervision while on probation or parole.
- hearings are the proceedings to determine whether juveniles should be certified as adults and transferred to criminal courts for more severe penalties
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- refers to out-of-home placement
- circumstances: Factors that lessen the severity of the crime.
- are violations of criminal laws that are punishable by terms of imprisonment for 1 year or longer in state or federal prisons
- are violations of criminal laws that is punishable by an incarcerative term of less than 1 year in city or country jails
- incapacitation is offense-based sentencing like mandatory minimum sentences.
- assessments are instruments that measure an offender’s personal/social skills, health and well-being, emotional stability, educational level, vocational strengths and weaknesses, and drug/alcohol dependencies
- offenders have no prior record, and it is assumed that this is their first offense
- jurisdiction is the power to file charges in either criminal or juvenile courts
17 Clues: refers to out-of-home placement • circumstances: Factors that lessen the severity of the crime. • offenders have a prior record of delinquency or criminal behavior • incapacitation is offense-based sentencing like mandatory minimum sentences. • jurisdiction is the power to file charges in either criminal or juvenile courts • ...
Unit 5 - Criminal Law Review 2024-02-21
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- Criminal defense that the accused committed an act to save another in an emergency situation
- Taking or holding someone against their will
- Also known as blackmail, using threats or intimidation to get someone's property/money/possessions
- Also known as theft, this is the taking away of someone's property WITHOUT force
- A serious assault/battery where severity is increased with use of a weapon or serious injury
- The person who committed the act/crime
- Murder degree with malice, but not planned
- The deliberate and malicious burning of another' property
- Evidence to help prove that an accused person is innocent of the accused crime
- Crime of breaking and entering with intent to commit another crime
- The taking of property/money entrusted to someone by the victim
- __________ Doctrine that most states follow which grants homeowners the right to protect their home, family, and possessions when in danger
- Crime punishable by 2 years in prison or more
- Key element of crime; also known as state of mind
- Criminal defense that accused committed a crime unwillingly due to a threat to themselves or another
- Type of rape that is consensual and the victim is a minor
- Criminal defense establishing the accused didn't know right from wrong due to their state of mind
- Someone who helps a criminal before or after the crime, but is not at the scene
- Taking of goods from a store without paying for them
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- The failure to perform an act required by law is a Crime of ____________
- An element of the most serious degree of murder, this means to plan ahead
- unlawful physical contact without consent
- Party who willingly helps a criminal commit a crime at the scene
- Non-typical crime where 2 or more people plan to commit a crime
- Person to whom an act is done
- The specific intent to seriously injure or kill
- The taking of property from a person's immediate possession by force or with threats
- Criminal defense that a young child (usually single digits) is young enough to avoid criminal prosecution
- Non-typical crime where one urges or requests another to commit a crime
- Criminal defense that alleges a police officer convinced the accused to commit a crime
- Key element of crime; the reason WHY the act was committed
- Willful destruction or damage done to another's property
- Presenting a forged document as if it is a real document
- Degree of murder involving 3 key elements (most serious degree)
- Crime of threatening or attempting to harm someone
35 Clues: Person to whom an act is done • The person who committed the act/crime • unlawful physical contact without consent • Murder degree with malice, but not planned • Taking or holding someone against their will • Crime punishable by 2 years in prison or more • The specific intent to seriously injure or kill • Key element of crime; also known as state of mind • ...
Revision crossword 2021-08-10
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- law, The kind of law that local governments operate under. Is a form of statute law.
- A person who commits a crime.
- A form of government with a queen, or king.
- A person who studies the law and can give you legal advice, particularly about common law.
- law, Law that governs disputes between individuals.
- A lack of care that results in harm that can be a crime and a tort.
- The Civil law version on a crime.
- Formalised customs.
- court, The highest federal court.
- The findings from old legal cases.
- General, The representative of the queen in Australia, our head of state.
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- A form of statute law that has been passed by the parliament.
- law, Law made by the parliament .
- law, The law that can result in criminal charges.
- Another word for the courts, the branch of government .
- Where common law is made.
- law, The law that comes about through the interpretation of the law.
- An action that breaks criminal law.
- Our system of government.
- Laws for laws.
- Betraying the country, can only be a crime not a tort.
21 Clues: Laws for laws. • Formalised customs. • Where common law is made. • Our system of government. • A person who commits a crime. • law, Law made by the parliament . • The Civil law version on a crime. • court, The highest federal court. • The findings from old legal cases. • An action that breaks criminal law. • A form of government with a queen, or king. • ...
Federal and Court System 2024-03-21
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- - a branch of government that interprets laws
- - a formal charging of someone with a crime
- - the authority of a court to be the first court to hear a case
- - an authorization by a court for police to make an arrest
- - a court involving disputes between to parties
- - the power of the supreme court to determine a presidential law
- - a group that hears the evidence in a criminal case
- - the governments side in a criminal case
- - a less serious crime
- - the authority of some courts to review decisions
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- - to assert something as valid or confirmed
- - a case where a person is accused for breaking a criminal law
- - a person or company filling a complaint
- - the basis of police must have an order to make an arrest
- - The decision of a judge or jury
- - The constitutional protection against unfair actions an laws
- - the authority to interpret and administer the law
- - A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case
- - The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review their case
- - a serious crime such as kidnaping or murder
20 Clues: - a less serious crime • - The decision of a judge or jury • - a person or company filling a complaint • - the governments side in a criminal case • - to assert something as valid or confirmed • - a formal charging of someone with a crime • - a branch of government that interprets laws • - a serious crime such as kidnaping or murder • ...
Too Dear 2024-05-07
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- What did the criminal do to earn his living after his release in ‘Too Dear!’?
- Where was the criminal’s food fetched from?
- How many francs would it cost for the executioner and the guillotine machine according to France?
- A kind of tax levied on an individual.
- Changing the death sentence to life imprisonment would show the King in a different light.
- The French Government has no respect for the King because____.
- Name the commodities taxed in Monaco.
- Who forbade their rulers from making money?
- Who had to watch the criminal?
- Name the machine used to execute people.
- What is the currency of Monaco?
- Who is the author of ‘Too Dear’?
- A word that means total control of the business.
- Where did the criminal settle after emigrating?
- Which game do people play in the gaming house?
- Who will carry out the execution?
- What was the execution converted into?
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- Which kingdom in ‘Too Dear’ monopolized in the gaming business?
- How many francs would it cost for the executioner and the guillotine machine according to Italy?
- What was the total population of Monaco?
- The soldiers refused saying they were not ___.
- Monaco lies on the shore of ____.
- What was the main source of king’s revenue?
- How much pension did the criminal receive as an advance before leaving Monaco ?
- Who gains more from the gaming house?
- An official reception of guests in the morning.
- The people in despair would ____ or drown themselves.
- How much did the king spend annually to take care of the criminal?
- What was the first punishment decided for the murderer?
- The criminal refused to escape because they had ___ his character.
- The criminal agreed to go away from the prison after he was offered a _____.
- Which government is Republican and has no proper respect for the king in ‘Too Dear!’?
- How long did the prisoner remain in the prison?
- How many soldiers were in the army?
- 'The people won't stand it and it will cause a ____'
- What work was the guard given?
- Who according to the Council was a brother monarch in ‘Too Dear!’?
- The people of Monaco mentioned in ‘Too Dear!’ were ______.
38 Clues: Who had to watch the criminal? • What work was the guard given? • What is the currency of Monaco? • Monaco lies on the shore of ____. • Who is the author of ‘Too Dear’? • Who will carry out the execution? • How many soldiers were in the army? • Who gains more from the gaming house? • Name the commodities taxed in Monaco. • A kind of tax levied on an individual. • ...
Musik quiz 2023-08-21
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- Bega
- Mc Beal
- minds
- del Río
- Astley
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- Gaga
- tree
- control
- Doctors
9 Clues: Bega • Gaga • tree • minds • Astley • Mc Beal • control • del Río • Doctors
Dealing With Doubt 2019-03-05
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- Jesus kept __________ with his doubting disciples.
- _________ makes us doubt God's acceptance of us.
- Lack of __________ makes our faith seem unreal.
- __________ sows lies in our minds to make us doubt.
- Doubts come in __________ types and sizes.
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- Christianity is a __________ agreement with God.
- People who are __________ are already halfway to unbelief.
- Doubt is being in two ___________.
8 Clues: Doubt is being in two ___________. • Doubts come in __________ types and sizes. • Lack of __________ makes our faith seem unreal. • Christianity is a __________ agreement with God. • _________ makes us doubt God's acceptance of us. • Jesus kept __________ with his doubting disciples. • __________ sows lies in our minds to make us doubt. • ...
Many Minds One Mission 2014-08-05
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- Osejo
- Molina
- Castelo
- Camacho
- Bichama
- Ochoa
- Beltran
- Hernandez
- Perez
- Jimenez
- Padilla
- Tolano
- Chavira
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- Maldonado
- Suarez
- Santacruz
- Diaz
- Lopez
- Guevara
- Caro
- Briston
- Arlyn
22 Clues: Diaz • Caro • Osejo • Lopez • Ochoa • Perez • Arlyn • Suarez • Molina • Tolano • Castelo • Camacho • Bichama • Guevara • Beltran • Jimenez • Padilla • Briston • Chavira • Maldonado • Santacruz • Hernandez
Three Minds, One Mission 2021-08-11
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- The oracle can be found here.
- Whether you have the pipe version or electric, this instrument is definitely not a piano.
- Greek hero who's also a body part.
- Hungarian Horntails, Norbert, et al.
- Location of the final battle of the revolutionary war.
- On the periodic table, you might think this element's symbol stands for peanut butter, but you'd be wrong.
- Founder of the University of Virginia, ambassador to France, rival of Hamilton.
- These siblings better learn how to share...especially birthday cake.
- Muscle car named for a wild quadruped.
- Alexander Hamilton's wife.
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- Greek hero who's also a Hamilton character.
- Scientific phenomenon related to "What goes up must come down."
- Manufacturer of fancy electric cars.
- Reed instrument played by Charlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, and Lisa Simpson.
- Poseidon's brother.
- She might be the fastest person in the world, but all you need is three golden apples to beat her in a race.
- Along with hydrogen, a main component of water.
- Travels through pipes. Spiders flee from it. Venomous and extremely dangerous.
- German sportscar manufacturer.
- Element that's lighter than air. Don't get carried away!
20 Clues: Poseidon's brother. • Alexander Hamilton's wife. • The oracle can be found here. • German sportscar manufacturer. • Greek hero who's also a body part. • Manufacturer of fancy electric cars. • Hungarian Horntails, Norbert, et al. • Muscle car named for a wild quadruped. • Greek hero who's also a Hamilton character. • Along with hydrogen, a main component of water. • ...
Marvelous Minds of Madison 2025-04-23
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- Is is it 3'OClock yet?
- In the Mix
- Sweep you off your distraction
- Aye I just do my job
- I get them in order when they get out of hand
- dress and heels
- Mr. Congeniality
- Mess with me, I know a lil something
- Whitt on the third
- Loc'd and loaded
- Can't we all just get along
- Mess with me on that math
- The hair tells you he's a head of it all
- What's the Word
- Fake broke
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- Stay Coordinated
- Don't start none it won't be none
- Gold teeth and Gala ready
- Vanilla ice and a little spice
- Top Flight
- Quirky cleaner
- Switching sides
- Good spirited
- Best Roar I've ever heard
- Unno
- Tech Savvy
- I'm the Queen
- Female Sensei
- Don't ask me I'm new here
- Peace and love
- Under the radar
31 Clues: Unno • In the Mix • Top Flight • Tech Savvy • Fake broke • Good spirited • I'm the Queen • Female Sensei • Quirky cleaner • Peace and love • Switching sides • dress and heels • What's the Word • Under the radar • Stay Coordinated • Mr. Congeniality • Loc'd and loaded • Whitt on the third • Aye I just do my job • Is is it 3'OClock yet? • Gold teeth and Gala ready • Best Roar I've ever heard • ...
Great minds think alike 2025-05-14
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- De drijfveer om actief bij te dragen
- Het uitwisselen van informatie tussen teamleden
- Samen zoeken naar een goede oplossing
- Verschillen in achtergrond, kennis of cultuur in een team
- De kennis en vaardigheden die iemand bezit
- Kritiek die bedoeld is om te helpen verbeteren
- Een meningsverschil of botsing binnen het team
- De manier waarop een team is georganiseerd
- Het proces van keuzes maken binnen een team
- Korte informatieoverdracht aan het begin van een taak
- Je kunnen inleven in anderen
- De persoon die het team aanstuurt
- Het proces waarbij mensen samenwerken om iets te bereiken
- Iets uit jezelf starten of voorstellen
- Een groep mensen die samenwerkt aan een gemeenschappelijk doel
- Nabespreking van een activiteit of opdracht
- Het overdragen van taken aan anderen
- Het resultaat dat een team wil behalen
- Tijdslimieten waarbinnen taken afgewerkt moeten zijn
- Terugkoppeling geven over prestaties of gedrag
- Het vooraf bepalen van wat, wanneer en door wie iets moet gebeuren
- Werken met een duidelijk en concreet doel
- Een beslissing waar iedereen mee akkoord gaat
- De toewijzing van specifieke taken aan teamleden
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- De plicht om bepaalde taken goed uit te voeren
- Iedereen betrekken en waarderen binnen het team
- Geloven in de goede bedoelingen en capaciteiten van anderen
- Weten welke rol je speelt in het team
- Erkenning of voordeel voor goed werk
- Bereidheid om ideeën en meningen te delen
- Het bedenken van nieuwe ideeën of oplossingen
- Het beoordelen van samenwerking en resultaten
- Een team met verschillende vakgebieden of expertises
- Hulp bieden aan collega’s binnen het team
- Het efficiënt omgaan met tijd binnen het team
- Waardering tonen voor anderen in het team
- review Beoordeling van je werk door een collega
- De vaardigheid om aandachtig te luisteren
- Het gevoel dat je bij het team hoort
- Wanneer het team niet op schema zit
- communicatie Eerlijk en transparant met elkaar praten
- De vaardigheid om een groep te begeleiden en motiveren
- Het groeiproces dat een team doormaakt
- Hoe mensen binnen een groep met elkaar omgaan
- Hoe teamleden met elkaar omgaan
- Afstemming van verschillende taken en personen
- Het gevoel van samenhorigheid in een team
- Verdraagzaamheid voor andere meningen of werkstijlen
- Actieve betrokkenheid van teamleden
49 Clues: Je kunnen inleven in anderen • Hoe teamleden met elkaar omgaan • De persoon die het team aanstuurt • Wanneer het team niet op schema zit • Actieve betrokkenheid van teamleden • De drijfveer om actief bij te dragen • Erkenning of voordeel voor goed werk • Het gevoel dat je bij het team hoort • Het overdragen van taken aan anderen • Weten welke rol je speelt in het team • ...
THE GREAT MINDS CROSSWORD 2025-09-08
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- Developed Laws of Motion and Gravity
- Known as the Father of Geometry
- Invented Boolean algebra
- Developed game theory
- Known for Fibonacci sequence
- Introduced the Cartesian coordinate system
- Known for prime number theorem and analytic continuation of zeta
- Introduced the concept of zero in Indian mathematics
- Invented matrix determinant and cofactor expansion
- Proved the non-existence of general solutions to quintic equations
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- Famous for the formula
- First woman mathematician of note in history
- Developed measure theory and integration
- Known for set theory and infinity
- Inventor of Calculus (along with Newton)
- Discovered the theorem on right-angled triangle areas
- Known for his Last Theorem
- Known for the probability theorem of large numbers
- Founder of modern computer science
- Proved the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
20 Clues: Developed game theory • Famous for the formula • Invented Boolean algebra • Known for his Last Theorem • Known for Fibonacci sequence • Known as the Father of Geometry • Known for set theory and infinity • Founder of modern computer science • Developed Laws of Motion and Gravity • Developed measure theory and integration • Inventor of Calculus (along with Newton) • ...
Judiciary Branch 2021-10-07
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- tract of public land
- trial court, cases of one person or group
- an attorney who represents the government in a criminal case
- not consistent with the constitution
- civil trial the person who brings the suit in court
- jurisdiction, what the case was originally heard
- unbiased
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- review, the power of supreme court to declare constitutional
- the set of rules by which society governs itself
- the person against whom a civil or criminal suit is brought in court
- martial, military court
- a group of citizens who hear evidence during a trial to give a verdict
- formal charge of criminal action by grand jury
- trial court, hears cases about crimes like burglary
- jury, group that hears charges to decide if there is enough evidence to bring charges
15 Clues: unbiased • tract of public land • martial, military court • not consistent with the constitution • trial court, cases of one person or group • formal charge of criminal action by grand jury • the set of rules by which society governs itself • jurisdiction, what the case was originally heard • civil trial the person who brings the suit in court • ...
Unit 1 Legal Studies 2025-06-07
Across
- A principle where everyone is treated the same before the law.
- The verdict when the accused is found responsible.
- A principle ensuring people understand their rights and can pursue them.
- The legal team that represents the accused.
- Level of certainty required to prove a criminal case.
- The party that brings a criminal case to court.
- REA The mental intention to commit a crime.
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- A delegated body that enforces laws.
- The obligation to prove the facts of the case.
- REUS The physical element of a crime.
- A principle ensuring just legal processes.
- A legal punishment given by a court.
- A program that avoids a criminal record for first-time offenders.
- A group of peers who determine guilt.
- The person harmed by a criminal act.
15 Clues: A delegated body that enforces laws. • A legal punishment given by a court. • The person harmed by a criminal act. • REUS The physical element of a crime. • A group of peers who determine guilt. • A principle ensuring just legal processes. • The legal team that represents the accused. • REA The mental intention to commit a crime. • ...
Crime Defined Crossword 2020-01-17
Across
- "bad because prohibited"
- simultaneous occurrence of criminal act and criminal intent
- factor which favors the accused and makes a lesser charge and/or sentence likely
- crime that is more serious than an infraction but less serious than a felony
- criminal act
- harmful result
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- "bad in itself"
- most serious type of crime
- factor which supports a more serious charge and/or stiffer penalty
- crime also known as a petty offense
- illegal action or activity which is punishable by law
- criminal intent
12 Clues: criminal act • harmful result • "bad in itself" • criminal intent • "bad because prohibited" • most serious type of crime • crime also known as a petty offense • illegal action or activity which is punishable by law • simultaneous occurrence of criminal act and criminal intent • factor which supports a more serious charge and/or stiffer penalty • ...
Criminology 2023-11-27
Across
- presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases
- a young person.
- the forming of a theory without firm evidence; assuming.
- a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
- the first court date in a criminal case. When defendant finds out what they're charged with and what rights they have
- the formal questioning of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given.
- the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
- the release of a prisoner before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.
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- the crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or otherwise in circumstances not amounting to murder.
- a person who has committed a crime.
- insufficient evidence that prevents a judge or jury from convicting a defendant of a crime in court.
- declare the punishment decided for (an offender).
- a place for criminals convicted of serious crimes.
- 12 people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.
- a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
- a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.
- a lawyer.
- illegal activity
- the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
- a place for those awaiting trial or held for minor crimes
- a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, especially a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.
- information received from other people that one cannot be proven; rumor.
22 Clues: a lawyer. • a young person. • illegal activity • a person who has committed a crime. • declare the punishment decided for (an offender). • a place for criminals convicted of serious crimes. • the forming of a theory without firm evidence; assuming. • a place for those awaiting trial or held for minor crimes • ...
Criminial Law 2023-03-06
Across
- young people charged with criminal offences under the Youth Criminal Justice Act are normally tried.
- in criminal cases, a person charged with an offence; the accused
- a lawyer employed by the government to prosecute those accused of criminal and quasi-criminal offences
- the branch of law that governs the relations between individuals
- type of trial was basically an appeal to supernatural powers to assist in the decision-making process. Those accused would subject themselves to some form of ordeal, and if they passed it successfully they were declared innocent.
- a person charged with a criminal offence; the defendant
- the highest court in the province. acts as a court of appeal from the lower courts
- programs whereby some young offenders can omit to having committed a crime and then do something to compensate for it rather than go to court
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- not an Alberta court. This is the highest court of appeal in Canada.
- trial consisting of the accused swearing an oath as to the truth of his or her innocence. If the accused could get 11 or 12 "compurgators" or "oath helpers" to swear that they believed the accused's statements to be true, then the accused would win the case.
- The second level of Alberta Courts. its judges are appointed by the federal government.
- often called Small Claims Court
- a law passed by a governing body
- cases involving many family-law issues
- hears cases involving traffic violations. It also hears cases involving the breaking of municipal bylaws.
- guilty mind; usually an intention to commit a wrongful act
- the branch of law that sets out certain acts as crimes and punishes those who commit them
- the body of law that gradually developed as judges in English courts made decisions in the cases they heard
- a wrongful act
- forbidden by law for which the state has the power to punish
20 Clues: a wrongful act • often called Small Claims Court • a law passed by a governing body • cases involving many family-law issues • a person charged with a criminal offence; the defendant • guilty mind; usually an intention to commit a wrongful act • forbidden by law for which the state has the power to punish • ...
Law 30 Crossword 2017-10-04
Across
- assisting someone to commit a criminal offence
- legal services paid for by taxpayers, available to persons unable to afford a lawyer
- denying something, as on exculpatory evidence clears the defendant of guilt
- a latin phrase meaning "a wrongful deed" the physical or guilty act
- a postponement of court business
- to make an act completely legal by removing it from the criminal code
- the act of deliberately choosing to ignore certain facts or information
- the body of public law that determines actions to be crimes
- in criminal law, actual imprisonment or physical detention
- to keep the jury together and isolated until it reaches a verdict
- to pass a proposed law into legislation
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- a line of people formed by police for identification
- the reason for committing a certain act
- encouraging or urging another person to commit a crime
- to initiate and carry out legal action
- a person who documents court proceedings
- a latin phrase meaning "a guilty mind" the mental element of ones criminal actions
- intentional homicide (killing of another person)
- a document in which the accused agrees to appear in court as required
- to make behaviour that was illegal punishable only by fines
- an agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
- the person charged with an offence
- to change existing legislation (laws)
- the police procedure in which officers look for evidence that may be used in court
- to detain a person legally and to charge him/her with a criminal offence
25 Clues: a postponement of court business • the person charged with an offence • to change existing legislation (laws) • to initiate and carry out legal action • the reason for committing a certain act • to pass a proposed law into legislation • a person who documents court proceedings • assisting someone to commit a criminal offence • ...
Crimes Against People and Property 2016-09-14
Across
- Threats used in order to obtain something
- Crime A crime motivated by prejudice
- Theft of personal property
- Provides prisoner with tools to improve life after prison
- Obtaining property by a law or trick
- Murder
- Killing someone unlawfully and with premeditation
- Attempting to prevent an act, or certain behavior from happening
- Goes with battery
- A criminal that deliberately sets fire to someone else's property.
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- Lying under oath
- Harmful or offensive touching of another
- Payments made from the criminal to the victim in order to compensate
- Removing criminal to protect society and prevent them from committing other crimes
- Crime committed on the internet
- Stealing with forms of a threat
- Destroying property on purpose
- Oldest form of punishment
- Stealing by breaking an entry
- Offenses involving dishonesty for personal gain
20 Clues: Murder • Lying under oath • Goes with battery • Oldest form of punishment • Theft of personal property • Stealing by breaking an entry • Destroying property on purpose • Crime committed on the internet • Stealing with forms of a threat • Crime A crime motivated by prejudice • Obtaining property by a law or trick • Harmful or offensive touching of another • ...
Sport and the Law 2019-06-03
Across
- a major issue in international sport
- best of the best sportspeople
- money paid to teams, individuals for advertising rights
- a panel that punishes players for violence in a sport
- sports where bodies collide
- active involvement in sport
- permission
- Australian Institute of Sport Initials
- to break a contract without permission of the other party
- to take someone to court
- binding written agreement between 2 parties
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- money paid in compensation for a tort
- wrong against another
- to treat someone differently because of who they are
- parliament made law
- less serious criminal offence
- failure to meet duty of care
- serious criminal offence
- when a court makes a binding decision
- sentence in a contract that creates a condition of the contract
- a court case not involving criminal law
21 Clues: permission • parliament made law • wrong against another • serious criminal offence • to take someone to court • sports where bodies collide • active involvement in sport • failure to meet duty of care • best of the best sportspeople • less serious criminal offence • a major issue in international sport • money paid in compensation for a tort • when a court makes a binding decision • ...
crossword 2022-04-20
Across
- universal
- capitalism
- secondary
- crime
- criminal
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- jeopardy
- police
- collar
- Deviance
- riots
- violent
- street
12 Clues: riots • crime • police • collar • street • violent • jeopardy • Deviance • criminal • universal • secondary • capitalism
Parties to criminal proceedings 2022-03-09
Across
- a person without interest in the outcome of a criminal case who has special knowledge and called for help by the body conducting the criminal process
- formal written or spoken statement saying what you know to be true
- a person without interest in the outcome of a criminal case who has special knowledge and conducts examination.
- a person who passes a sentence
- a government attorney who presents the state's case against the defendant in a criminal prosecution
- a person charged with an offense
- the power of court to hear a case
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- a person who gives evidence regarding matters of fact under investigation
- the individual harmed as a result of a crime
- data obtained in accordance with the law which proves some facts
- layperson who assists a judge
- a person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court
- a person without interest in the outcome of a criminal case who translates orally for parties conversing in different languages
- a presumption declared a person can't be found guilty until his guilt is proven
- a person who may be guity in the offense
15 Clues: layperson who assists a judge • a person who passes a sentence • a person charged with an offense • the power of court to hear a case • a person who may be guity in the offense • the individual harmed as a result of a crime • a person who makes a formal complaint against somebody in court • data obtained in accordance with the law which proves some facts • ...
kpl 4 2023-12-12
Across
- velka
- pettymys
- laina
- up aikuinen
- of the times useimmiten
- intohimo
- tuska, kärsimys
- uraa ajatellen, uraan liittyen
- jne
- kääntää toisinpäin, kumota, peruuttaa, purkaa
- jumissa
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- ylläpitää
- loput; lepo, tauko, tuki, noja
- their minds muuttavat mielensä, vaihtavat mielipidettä
- hämärästi
- out stressaantunut, rasittunut
- valaistu
- todella suurikokoinen
- lohduttaa
- haparoida
- jälkeenpäin
- julma, raaka
- odottaa, olettaa jklta jtk, odotella
- istuin, paikka
24 Clues: jne • velka • laina • jumissa • pettymys • valaistu • intohimo • ylläpitää • hämärästi • lohduttaa • haparoida • up aikuinen • jälkeenpäin • julma, raaka • istuin, paikka • tuska, kärsimys • todella suurikokoinen • of the times useimmiten • loput; lepo, tauko, tuki, noja • out stressaantunut, rasittunut • uraa ajatellen, uraan liittyen • odottaa, olettaa jklta jtk, odotella • ...
Tom's General Knowledge Crossword 2025-06-18
Across
- U.S Capitol
- Waterhole
- Strange
- Deposed Charles I
- Suspicious Minds Singer
- Used in Electrical Wiring
- Despotic Roman Emperor
- Not Expected
- Spirit
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- Hanoi is the capital of ___
- Godfather Family
- Fitting
- Highest Selling Album
- Evil
- Leader's Meeting
- U.S Tennis Player now retired
- Defunct Video Store
- Place of D-Day Landings
- Lord of the Rings Troll
- Bankrupt
- keyboard image
21 Clues: Evil • Spirit • Fitting • Strange • Bankrupt • Waterhole • U.S Capitol • Not Expected • keyboard image • Godfather Family • Leader's Meeting • Deposed Charles I • Defunct Video Store • Highest Selling Album • Despotic Roman Emperor • Place of D-Day Landings • Lord of the Rings Troll • Suspicious Minds Singer • Used in Electrical Wiring • Hanoi is the capital of ___ • U.S Tennis Player now retired
Criminal Profiling 2013-06-03
Across
- study of crimes and criminals
- the process of determining traits or features of a criminal
- First peron convicted by criminal profiling
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- messy, reckless
- a person who comitted a crime
- reason for comitting the crime
- a person's MO (2 words)
- first criminal to be profiled (never caught)
- science of mental states and processes
- infamous killer from the late 1960's
- neat, careful, controlled.
11 Clues: messy, reckless • a person's MO (2 words) • neat, careful, controlled. • a person who comitted a crime • study of crimes and criminals • reason for comitting the crime • infamous killer from the late 1960's • science of mental states and processes • First peron convicted by criminal profiling • first criminal to be profiled (never caught) • ...
Chapter #2 2014-12-21
Across
- The scientific study of victimization, including the relationships between victims and offenders.
- A possible explanation for an observed occurrence that can be tested by further investigation.
- An explanation that is based on observation, experimentation, and reasoning.
- The study of how certain traits or qualities are transmitted from parents to their offspring.
- Anything that produces an effect.
- Sigmund Freud's theory that attributed our thoughts and actions to unconscious motives.
- An approach to drug addiction that treats drug abuse as a mental or physical illness.
- An approach to drug abuse that treats illegal drug use as a criminal act.
- A chemical substance that controls certain cellular and bodily function such as growth and reproduction.
- Considers criminal behavior to be the predictable result of a persons interaction with his or her environment.
- Refers to the repeated criminal victimization of a person, household, place, business, vehicle or other target however defined.
- A school of the social sciences that sees criminal and delinquent behavior as the result of biological, physiological, and social forces.
- Theory stating that members of certain sub-cultures reject the values of the dominant culture through deviant behavior patterns.
- The belief that the more powerful groups use their power in order to exploit groups with less power.
- A group exhibiting certain values and behavior patterns that distinguish it from the dominant culture.
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- The hypothesis that society created crime and criminals by labeling certain behavior and certain people as deviant.
- Concept that people engage in criminal behavior unless strong moral, social, and/or retributive deterrents are in effect.
- A product of the Enlightenment, theorizing that people exercise free will and are responsible for their actions.
- Natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms.
- A theory that deviant behavior is more likely in communities where social institutions fail to exert control over the population.
- Defined as maximizing total benefit and reducing suffering or the negatives.
- The scientific study of crime and the causes of criminal behavior.
- The scientific study of mental processes and behavior.
- The idea that crime is caused by frustration of individuals who cannot reach their financial and personal goals through legitimate means.
- A specialist in the field of crime and the causes of criminal behavior.
- A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
- The idea that delinquents and criminals must be taught both the practical and emotional skills necessary to participate in illegal activity.
- Individuals make logical decisions with the greatest benefit or satisfaction.
28 Clues: Anything that produces an effect. • The scientific study of mental processes and behavior. • A mutual relationship or connection between two or more things. • The scientific study of crime and the causes of criminal behavior. • Natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms. • ...
Review 2013-02-06
Across
- the written, organized, and compiled form of the criminal laws of a jurisdiction
- an offense punishable by incarceration, usually in jail, typically one year or less
- theory, human DNA, environmental contaminants, eating intake, personality disorders, defective mental processes, often occurring in early childhood
- part of the biological theory, the thought that the study of bodily constitution might reflect personality.
- an amendment,The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses,papers, and effects guarded against unreasonable search and seizure
- a type of justification, the protection of oneself or of one's property from unlawful injury or from the immediate risk of unlawful injury.
- a type of law based on the body of judicial precedent, historically built on legal reasoning and past interpretations of statutory laws
- theory, behavior is predetermined, and is constitutionally or genetically based.
- offered by defendants who find themselves forced to choose between "two evils."
- criminal law seeks this
- an amendment, excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments
- an amendment, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial by an impartial jury
- civil law seeks this
- the body of law originating from usage and custom rather than from written statutes
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- the branch of modern law that governs relationships between parties
- when are crimes most committed?
- theory, group dynamics, group organization, & subgroup relationships, form the casual nexus out of which crime develops; the structure of society & relative degree of social organization or disorganization contribute to criminal behavior, crime is learned.
- the written or codified law, "the law on the books"
- rule for determining insanity that asks whether the defendant knew what he/she was doing and if it was wrong
- the part of law that defines crimes and specifies punishments
- theory, people freely choose to engage in crime "rational" "freewill", focused on the crime not the criminal, punishment= swift,certain,& severe
- the 1st step in the criminal justice system
- a rule of conduct, generally found enacted in the form of a statute, that proscribes or mandates certain forms of behavior
- the part of law that specifies the methods to be used in enforcing substantive law
- an amendment, guarantees you do not have to testify against yourself in court, no "double jeopardy"
- the state of mind that accompanies a criminal act
- the body of rules and regulations that define nature of and punishments for offenses, also called penal law
- a criminal offense punishable by death or at least a year in prison
28 Clues: civil law seeks this • criminal law seeks this • when are crimes most committed? • the 1st step in the criminal justice system • the state of mind that accompanies a criminal act • the written or codified law, "the law on the books" • the part of law that defines crimes and specifies punishments • the branch of modern law that governs relationships between parties • ...
CRIME 2014-02-12
Across
- take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
- the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
- entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, esp. theft.
- illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.
- A mob boss, crime lord or Don is a person in charge of a criminal organization.
- a legal offense to which all parties consent and no party is injured.
- murder
- a tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases.
- wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
- a member of a gang of violent criminals.
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- a person who violates the law.
- the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
- going against the law
- a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
- a person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
- the crime of driving a vehicle with an excess of alcohol in the blood.
- the system of rules that a particular country or community.
- Motor vehicle theft is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a car.
- a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
19 Clues: murder • going against the law • a person who violates the law. • a member of a gang of violent criminals. • a person who attacks and robs ships at sea. • the system of rules that a particular country or community. • a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor. • a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. • ...
CRIME 2014-02-12
Across
- the system of rules that a particular country or community.
- a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.
- illegally seize (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go to a different destination or use it for one's own purposes.
- take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
- entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, esp. theft.
- A mob boss, crime lord or Don is a person in charge of a criminal organization.
- the crime of driving a vehicle with an excess of alcohol in the blood.
- going against the law
- wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
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- a legal offense to which all parties consent and no party is injured.
- Motor vehicle theft is the criminal act of stealing or attempting to steal a car.
- a person who violates the law.
- a person who attacks and robs ships at sea.
- a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor.
- the use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims.
- a tribunal presided over by a judge, judges, or a magistrate in civil and criminal cases.
- the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone in respect of a criminal charge.
- murder
- a member of a gang of violent criminals.
19 Clues: murder • going against the law • a person who violates the law. • a member of a gang of violent criminals. • a person who attacks and robs ships at sea. • the system of rules that a particular country or community. • a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor. • a character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot. • ...
Criminal Law 2025-02-12
Across
- intentional act or omission in violation of criminal law
- a penalty imposed on a person guilty of a criminal offence
- when the police formally allege that a person has committed a crime
- outcome of a criminal case in which the accused is found to have committed a crime
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- a person found guilty of or has pleaded guilty to a criminal offence
- the person suspected to have committed a crime
- law aims to protect community by establishing crimes, and making/ using sanctions for those who commit crime
- the party in a criminal case representing the state
- a person charged with a criminal offence but has not yet been found or pleaded guilty
- guilty outcome of a criminal case in which the accused is found to not have committed a crime
10 Clues: the person suspected to have committed a crime • the party in a criminal case representing the state • intentional act or omission in violation of criminal law • a penalty imposed on a person guilty of a criminal offence • when the police formally allege that a person has committed a crime • a person found guilty of or has pleaded guilty to a criminal offence • ...
Criminal Justice Vocab 2016-05-25
Across
- the release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.
- a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings.
- The procedure by which law enforcement officials record facts about the arrest of and charges against a suspect such as the crime for which the arrest was made, together with information concerning the identification of the suspect and other pertinent facts.
- seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody.
- A state in which a person's normal capacity to act or reason is inhibited by alcohol or drugs
- apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
- Circumstances Factors that increases the severity or culpability of a criminal act, including, but not limited to, heinousness of the crime, lack of remorse, and prior conviction of another crime.
- Punishment the legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
- the act of making someone decide not to do something : the act of preventing a particular act or behavior from happening
- the condition of being a minor.
- a legal term for a judge's delaying of a defendant's serving of a sentence after they have been found guilty, in order to allow the defendant to perform a period of probation.
- constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act.
- leave of absence from prison by day enabling a prisoner to continue in normal employment.
- the set of agencies and processes established by governments to control crime and impose penalties on those who violate laws.
- a legal document authorizing a police officer or other official to enter and search premises.Affidavit
- refers to the defendant's appearance before a judge within few hours of his her arrest.
- declare the punishment decided for (an offender).
- the effect of a sentence in positively preventing (rather than merely deterring) future offending.
- the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner.
- a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
- a voluntary alternative to the criminal justice system for young people who have committed a crime or an offense.
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- a claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act is alleged to have taken place.
- the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.
- the state of being seriously mentally ill; madness.
- the re-integration into society of a convicted person and the main objective of modern penal policy, to counter habitual offending, also known as criminal recidivism.
- reasonable grounds (for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.).
- the legal standard by which a police officer has the right to briefly detain a suspect for investigatory purposes and frisk the outside of their clothing for weapons, but not drugs.
- the process when a state or private citizen lawfully holds a person by removing his or her freedom of liberty at that time.
- a measure by which a person is confined by the authorities to a certain residence. Travel is usually restricted, if allowed at all.
- a practice whereby a law enforcement agent induces a person to commit a criminal offense that the person would have otherwise been unlikely to commit.
- a person who is not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In most states and on the federal level, this age threshold is set at 18 years.
- issued by a judge or magistrate on behalf of the state, which authorizes the arrest and detention of an individual, or the search and seizure of an individual's property.
- a legal process for resolving some legal dispute.
- failing in or neglectful of a duty or obligation; guilty of a misdeed or offense.
- the threshold of adulthood as recognized or declared in law.
- the action of arraigning someone in court.
- punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
- A defense that permits a person to act in a criminal manner when an emergency situation, not of the person's own creation compels the person to act in a criminal manner to avoid greater harm from occurring.
- Circumstances conditions or happenings which do not excuse or justify criminal conduct, but are considered out of mercy or fairness in deciding the degree of the offense the prosecutor charges or influencing reduction of the penalty upon conviction.
- to confine in or as if in a prison
- Conduct prohibited and punishable by the State.
- a jury, normally of twenty-three jurors, selected to examine the validity of an accusation before trial.
- a trial rendered invalid through an error in the proceedings.
43 Clues: the condition of being a minor. • to confine in or as if in a prison • the action of arraigning someone in court. • Conduct prohibited and punishable by the State. • a legal process for resolving some legal dispute. • declare the punishment decided for (an offender). • a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. • ...
Criminal Justice Puzzle 2016-08-29
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- justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society
- co-existence of diverse cultures, where culture includes racial, religious, or cultural groups and is manifested in customary behaviors, cultural assumptions and values, patterns of thinking, and communicative styles
- One who seeks to protect personal freedoms within the process of criminal Justice
- a change that rectifies an error or inaccuracy
- system of practices and institutions of governments directed at upholding social control, deterring and mitigating crime, or sanctioning those who violate laws
- Police search for suspect in midtown Ventura
- type of justice system which is based on the principle that a citizen has some absolute rights and cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without appropriate legal procedures and safeguards
- a theory of criminal justice which places emphasis on reducing the crime in society through increased police and prosecutorial powers
- When a criminal defendant is convicted of two or more crimes, a judge sentences the defendant to a certain period of time for each crime
- quaint phrase that refers to the recording of an arrested person's name, age, address, and reason for arrest
- the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision
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- a formal examination of evidence before a judge, and typically before a jury, in order to decide guilt in a case of criminal or civil proceedings
- Integrating individual clinical expertise with the best available external clinical evidence from systematic research
- United States law provides for advocates to protect the legal rights of persons with disabilities
- just behavior or treatment
- fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement
- a proceeding held by a judge, arbitrator, etc.,
- declare the punishment decided for (an offender)
- the scientific study of crime and criminals
- filing lawsuits against criminal perpetrators or other responsible parties
20 Clues: just behavior or treatment • the scientific study of crime and criminals • Police search for suspect in midtown Ventura • a change that rectifies an error or inaccuracy • a proceeding held by a judge, arbitrator, etc., • declare the punishment decided for (an offender) • filing lawsuits against criminal perpetrators or other responsible parties • ...
Criminal Court System 2017-11-29
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- the person charged with committing the offence
- Recording a speaker’s communication by using an electronic device
- the court official who records everything said during the trial
- court official to try cases in a court of law
- kinowingly making false statements in court while under oath
- The party that responds to an appeal
- The sentencing of the accused found guilty of the offence
- evidence given by a witness based in being hear/seen by someone else
- a standard of proof whereby the defendant guilt must be proven
- Typed record of everything said in court
- A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict
- the right of the Crown or defence to exclude someone from the jury for a particular reason
- a reply to the opposing side's rebuttal
- persons who give evidence while under oath
- Application to a higher court to review the decision made by a lower court
- court official responsible for jury management
- Lawyer representing the government, institutes proceedings against the accused
- The party that files an appeal
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- proof The judge’s explanation to the jurors of how law applies to the case before them.
- court official who assists the judge
- The interception of telephone communication
- right of the crown of the defence to exclude someone without providing a reason
- Contradict evidence introduced by the opposing side.
- information that proves or disproves the elements of the offence
- Also known as a lie detector test
- a court order requiring the witness to appear in court on a certain date
- the first questioning of a witness to determine what he/she observed about the crime
- Crown’s obligation to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt
- A group of 12 people who decide if the accused is guilty or not guilty
- Court official who assists the sheriff
- lawyer who defends the accused
- second questioning of a witness
- evidence used to establish the likelihood the defendant is they type of person who either would or would not commit a crime
33 Clues: lawyer who defends the accused • The party that files an appeal • second questioning of a witness • Also known as a lie detector test • court official who assists the judge • The party that responds to an appeal • Court official who assists the sheriff • a reply to the opposing side's rebuttal • Typed record of everything said in court • ...
smf - criminal law 2017-04-08
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- failure or refusal to obey a court order or interfering with the functions of a court or legislative body.
- a successful assault, in which the victim actually & intentionally (or knowingly) struck by the defendant
- a person or leader of a narcotics trafficking network
- robbery of persons inhabiting a dwelling
- receive an additional sentence if dealing drugs within 1000 ft of school
- the intent necessary for one or more elements of an offense. Murder, for example, requires the special intent that the act be do intentionally or purposely.
- wrongful intrusion on the land or into premises of another person
- intentional acts that hinder, corrupt, or impede the functioning of the judicial system
- forcible stealing combined with the use of a deadly or dangerous weapon, or which results i serious bodily injury to another
- a person reaches into cash register after distracting employee, or grabs $ from an open register
- "confidence game" gain confidence of intended victim
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- obtaining property by threats differ from robbery, in that robbery requires threat of immediate danger
- used to indicate control over property & objects. That the defendant does not have in actual possession(like drugs in car or home)
- putting into circulation a check known to be worthless
- what is the number of scheduled drugs?
- (robbing/mugging) also called yoking (theft by force or threat of force).
- the act of obtaining physical possession or control of another's property. the key to taking is that the thief exercises unauthorized dominion over the property
- to place false or misleading information on a drug, or in ads used to sell a drug, or to promote it for unapproved use.
- a person who traffics in stolen property (receiving,concealing, possessing, buying, transferring, and so on
- when bailees & pledges have the lawful possession of property that belongs to others (car in shop)
- giving or selling national military or defense secrets to foreign country
21 Clues: what is the number of scheduled drugs? • robbery of persons inhabiting a dwelling • "confidence game" gain confidence of intended victim • a person or leader of a narcotics trafficking network • putting into circulation a check known to be worthless • wrongful intrusion on the land or into premises of another person • ...
Criminal Code Offences 2013-11-24
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- Using someone’s personal information without his or her consent to commit a crime
- To sell, administer, give, transfer, transport, send, or deliver a controlled substance
- A measure of concentration of alcohol in a person’s blood
- Any rifle or shotgun that is neither restricted nor prohibited
- Taking someone’s property without her or his consent
- A chemical substance that alters the structure or function of a living organism
- A firearm that needs to be registered
- The unlawful use of force or violence to further certain political or social objectives
- Murder that does not meet the conditions of first degree murder
- Presenting untruths or false information to induce the victim to act upon it
- Words, images, or actions that are offensive to public morality
- Entering someone’s premises without permission with intent to commit an indictable offence
- Homicide for which a person will not be held criminally responsible
- The most serious of the three levels of assault in Canadian law
- The legal right to a property
- Capable homicide that is not murder or infanticide
- The age at which a young person can legally consent sexual activity
- The killing of another person, directly or indirectly
- Intentional homicide
- The broad term for three levels of sexual assault
- Intentionally causing damage to property by fire
- Mercy killing, usually to relive suffering
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- Sexual activity in exchange for money
- Legal authority to possess and produce marijuana for medical purposes
- The most serious form of homicide, as defined in the Criminal Code
- Agreement given freely and voluntarily
- A firearm that a person is not allowed to possess
- A test given by police to check for impaired driving
- The second of three levels of assault in criminal law
- The criminal offence of driving a vehicle at high speeds in a reckless and dangerous manner
- The act of counselling, aiding, or abetting someone to committing suicide
- A vehicle that moves other than by muscular power, not including railway equipment
- Blamable or criminal homicide
- Theft involving violence or threats of violence
- Any material listed in the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
- The pursuit or repeated communication with an unwilling victim
- Communication for the purpose of prostitution
- The illegal, forced removal of a child from the custodial parents
- Intentional deceit in order to cause loss of property
39 Clues: Intentional homicide • Blamable or criminal homicide • The legal right to a property • Sexual activity in exchange for money • A firearm that needs to be registered • Agreement given freely and voluntarily • Mercy killing, usually to relive suffering • Communication for the purpose of prostitution • Theft involving violence or threats of violence • ...
Criminal Law Crossword 2014-05-15
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- to common intention The shared responsibility among criminals for any additional offences that are committed in the course of the crime they originally intended to commit
- intent The desire to commit one wrongful act for the sake of accomplishing another
- negligence Wanton or reckless disregard for the lives and safety of others, sometimes causing serious injury or death
- to an offence Those people who are indirectly involved in committing a crime
- Consciously taking an unjustifiable risk that a reasonable person would not take
- law The body of law that prohibit and punish acts that injure people, property and society as a whole
- liability offences Offences that do not require mens rea and to which the accused can offer no defence
- An agreement between two people or more to carry out an illegal act, even if that act does not actually occur
- An awareness of certain facts that can be used to establish mens rea
- law Federal or provincial statutes meant to protect the public welfare
- Legal responsibility for a wrongful action
- blindness A deliberate closing of one's mind to the possible consequences of one's actions
- An act or omission of an act that is prohibited and punishable by federal statute
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- liability offences Offences that do not require mens rea but to which the accused can offer the defence of due diligence
- The person who actually commits the crime
- laws laws covering less serious offences at the provincial or municipal level; most often punishable by fines
- The crime of encouraging the perpetrator to commit an offence
- intent The desire to commit a wrongful act, with no ulterior motive or purpose
- The intention to commit a crime, even when the crime is not completed
- A crime that involves advising, recommending, or persuading another person to commit a criminal offence
- after the fact Someone who knowingly receives, comforts, or assists a perpetrator in escaping from the police
- A criminal offence that involves helping a perpetrator commit a crime
- diligence The defence that the accused took every reasonable precaution to avoid committing a particular offence
- The reason a person commits a crime
- reus The guilty act - the voluntary action, omission, or state of being that is forbidden by the Criminal Code
- A state of mind in which someone desires to carry out a wrongful action, knows what the result will be, and is reckless regarding the consequences
- rea A deliberate intention to commit a wrongful act, with reckless disregard for the consequences
27 Clues: The reason a person commits a crime • The person who actually commits the crime • Legal responsibility for a wrongful action • The crime of encouraging the perpetrator to commit an offence • An awareness of certain facts that can be used to establish mens rea • The intention to commit a crime, even when the crime is not completed • ...
Criminal Procedure Crossword 2022-03-09
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- a written order addressed to the police to make an arrest of a suspect
- the decision of a court that someone is not guilty
- the process of returning to a healthy or good way of life, or the process of helping someone to do this after they have been in prison, been very ill
- right to counsel and the right to remain...
- a statement made by someone in a court of law in which they say if they are guilty of something that they are accused of
- the state of being kept in prison, especially while waiting to go to court for trial
- the defendant's first court appearance where he is brought before court or judicial officer
- a period of time when a criminal must behave well and not commit any more crimes in order to avoid being sent to prison
- a spoken or written statement that something is true, esp. one given in a court of law, or the act of giving such a statement
- a set of pre-trial restrictions that are imposed on a suspect to ensure that they comply with the judicial process
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- the act of officially accusing someone of committing an illegal act, esp. by bringing a case against that person in a court of law
- an opinion or decision made after judging the facts that are given, especially one made at the end of a trial
- the initial stage in the criminal process in which an individual accused of a crime is taken into custody
- the return of objects that were stolen or lost
- two metal or plastic rings joined by a short chain that lock around a prisoner's wrists
- The name which is associated with a warning
- to order someone to do something
- a brief statement of the nature of the offence
- these offences are minor crimes only triable in the Magistrates’ court
- offences which are serious crimes, such as murder, which can only be heard in the Crown court
20 Clues: to order someone to do something • The name which is associated with a warning • right to counsel and the right to remain... • the return of objects that were stolen or lost • a brief statement of the nature of the offence • the decision of a court that someone is not guilty • a written order addressed to the police to make an arrest of a suspect • ...
Criminal Law Crossword 2022-03-14
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- Purpose or knowledge
- Acronym for legal duty to act
- Contrue penal codes narrowly in d's favor
- Negates all mental states
- Intentional asking another to commit crime
- Co-felon must do the killing in Felony Murder
- Lowest mental state for murder
- One type of voluntary manslaughter
- Type of causation
- What the mental states determine
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- Defense where society likes the outcome
- Public welfare offenses
- Cost and benefits argument
- Intent to commit object and overt act
- Objective and subjective mental state
- Lesser included merges into object
- Possession by fraud
- Possession within arms reach
- Serial
- Fundamental to American scheme of justice
- Malice crime
- A morally blameworthy act against society
22 Clues: Serial • Malice crime • Type of causation • Possession by fraud • Purpose or knowledge • Public welfare offenses • Negates all mental states • Cost and benefits argument • Possession within arms reach • Acronym for legal duty to act • Lowest mental state for murder • What the mental states determine • Lesser included merges into object • One type of voluntary manslaughter • ...
Criminal Justice Final 2021-04-19
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- involved in all stages of the court process
- court officer
- order issued by a judicial officer
- the inmate subculture in prisons
- most forgotten people in the courtroom
- factors that can be changed
- very first to open in 1928
- Lawyers who have their own practices
- likely to cause death or great bodily harm
- render verdicts of “guilty” or “not guilty
- public official who presides over a court of law
- willful killing
- average age of an offender
- human conduct that violates the criminal law
- the abuse of police authority
- known as most stressful job in the country
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- are four times more likely to be murdered
- crime Michael jones was charged with
- must be present at trial
- woman Michael jones murdered
- must testify to facts only
- conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state
- forbidden items that cause safety and security issues in prisons/jails
- creates a record of all that occurs during a trial
- intentional making of a false statement as part of the testimony
- Involves themselves in the field
- Florida uses this many members of a jury panel for criminal cases
27 Clues: court officer • willful killing • must be present at trial • must testify to facts only • very first to open in 1928 • average age of an offender • factors that can be changed • woman Michael jones murdered • the abuse of police authority • the inmate subculture in prisons • Involves themselves in the field • order issued by a judicial officer • crime Michael jones was charged with • ...
criminal justice 1 2024-02-12
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- a person confined to an institution such as prison
- a formal meeting of delegates for discusssion
- Protects criminal defendants from having to testify , Grand jury , double jeopardy , due process of law
- money used for temporary release of a person from jail
- Protects people from unreasonable search and seizures by the govt.
- a requirement that legal matters be resolved according to rules and principals
- permission by police to search and seize
- the preparation and enactment of laws
- the overuse and abuse of criminal law
- The right to a fast and public trial
- An official change made to a law
- things introduced to the government to become laws
- a group of citizens im powered by law to conduct legal proceedings
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- a person thought to be guilty of a crime
- a sum of money you have to pay when you commit a small crime
- prohibits cruel and unusual punishments
- reason to beleive someone has committed a crime
- people who put input on the verdict on a trial
- things people have to follow in order to keep our country safe
- providing info that may prove you guilty
- law enforcement
- the place where you are found guilty or non guilty of committing a crime
22 Clues: law enforcement • An official change made to a law • The right to a fast and public trial • the preparation and enactment of laws • the overuse and abuse of criminal law • prohibits cruel and unusual punishments • a person thought to be guilty of a crime • providing info that may prove you guilty • permission by police to search and seize • ...
Criminal Law Crossword 2020-08-24
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- A causal link is not broken because of this, even if it is unexpected
- A type of homicide where malice aforethought is absent
- An intention to commit this type of harm may result in a charge of murder
- There must be this type of link between the accused action’s and the death of the victim for the accused to be found guilty of murder
- This must exist if a person wishes to claim self defence
- The killing of a person
- A defence to murder
- A person may NOT use the defence of intoxication if they ended up in that state this way
- The standard of proof required in a criminal case is beyond ? doubt
- The parties which bears the burden of proof in a criminal case
- A defence to murder
- If you try and kill a person but fail you are likely to be found guilty of this type of murder
- The guilty act
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- This type of malice must exist for a person to be guilty of murder
- A person is not guilty when this happens as there is no mens rea
- When someone is unable to control their actions
- This may result in a person not giving the required standard of care and could result in a charge of manslaughter
- Meaning a guilty mind
- If a person is able to establish this then it means there is no mens rea and therefore they cannot be guilty of murder
- This type of indifference may result in a charge of murder
- This type of killing is an element of murder
- A defence to murder
- Under this age you cannot be charged with a crime
23 Clues: The guilty act • A defence to murder • A defence to murder • A defence to murder • Meaning a guilty mind • The killing of a person • This type of killing is an element of murder • When someone is unable to control their actions • Under this age you cannot be charged with a crime • A type of homicide where malice aforethought is absent • ...
Criminal Justice System 2020-03-29
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- the accused pleads this to accept the charges but not guilty.
- A date is set for this if the accused pleads not guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity
- Parole is the ________ release of a prisoner before their full sentence has been served.
- Crimes against the individual are crimes against the _____.
- Roughly _____ the inmates released from State prison will return
- Examples of these programs include drug treatment, individual or group counseling, or referral to educational and recreational programs.
- Offenders sentenced to more than 1 year go to ______
- This is imposed after a conviction
- This official determines the date and conditions of parole as well as revolks parol.
- A suspect must be _______ and apprehended for the case to proceed through the system
- This status offense is not applicable to adults
- This is the primary penalties for minor offenses
- This allows the convicted person to remain at liberty but still subject to certain restrictions such as drug testing or drug treatment
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- Offenders sentenced to less than 1 year generally go here
- These courts have jurisdiction of matters over children
- A lot of the services necessary to prevent crime and make neighborhoods safe are supplied by ________ justice agencies
- This criminal justice official Files charges, Seek indictments, Drops cases, and Reduces charges
- The accused is scheduled for this once an indictment has been filed with the trial court.
- This is how citizens take part in criminal justice
- This is a part of decision making in all government systems from mental health to education, as well as criminal justice and varies between jurisdictions.
- all States with the death penalty provide for this in cases involving a death sentence
- The _______ _________ initiates the response to crime.
- The accused may do this for negotiations between the prosecutor and defendant
- Inmates can get these credits against their sentences by earning them through participation in programs
- This happens to the accused when no charges are filed
25 Clues: This is imposed after a conviction • This status offense is not applicable to adults • This is the primary penalties for minor offenses • This is how citizens take part in criminal justice • Offenders sentenced to more than 1 year go to ______ • This happens to the accused when no charges are filed • The _______ _________ initiates the response to crime. • ...
Criminal Justice Crossword 2020-10-02
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- Jury / a group of citizens who meet to investigate charges from preliminary hearings
- / relations between members of a community
- and battery / threatening a person and making physical contact with them
- / offense against the public, society or the state
- / Interprets the law and apply it to cases
- / not responsible for an event
- / less than 1 year in prison
- Cause / Evidence for reasonable person to believe proposed action is justified
- / 5 types of punishment ex.fines probation etc.
- / an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
- / apply to higher court for reversal of the decision of a lower court
- / Executes or endorses law
- / Area where power extends
- / Monetary guarantee deposited to court
- / More than 1 year in prison
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- / Case involving violations of federal law are tried first in the U.S District Court
- / responsible for a specified wrongdoing
- / Passes laws against certain crimes
- / first step in criminal proceedings
- / public figure who institutes legal proceedings against someone
- / Public official appointed to decide cases in cases
- / A decision in a civil or criminal case
- / Defendant pleads guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity
- / lying under oath
- / Conditional release of prisoners before serving their full sentence
- / retained to community under supervision of an officer
- Enforcement / control and prevent crime
- / Formal or repetitive questioning
- process / requires the state to respect all the legal rights owed to a person
- hearing / In felony case, pretrial, judge determines whether there is probable cause
30 Clues: / lying under oath • / Executes or endorses law • / Area where power extends • / less than 1 year in prison • / More than 1 year in prison • / not responsible for an event • / Formal or repetitive questioning • / Passes laws against certain crimes • / first step in criminal proceedings • / Monetary guarantee deposited to court • ...
Criminal Law 1 2024-05-16
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- To act with treachery.
- committing a felony through fault, such as negligence, that results in damage or injury, like reckless driving causing an act
- are committed not only by means of deceit but also by means of fault
- the breaking and entering of the premises of another with an intent to commit a felony within
- a felonies to which the law attaches the capital punishment or penalties which in any of their periods are afflictive
- A contract or relationship whereby a person binds himself to render some service or do some act in representation of another with the consent or authority of the latter.
- Refers to a person who is completely deprived of discernment or reason and freedom of will at the time of the commission
- the act of harming another person's reputation by making false statements.
- refers to a piece of metal stamped with certain marks and made current at a certain value.Compound Crime Refers to a single act performed by the offender, that constitutes two or more grave or less grave felonies.
- Refers to the killing of an individual by treacherous means or design.
- The word attack includes any offensive or antagonistic movement or action of any kind.
- to determine judicially.
- refers to any bodily movement tending to produce some effect in the external world.
- Pertorm all the act of execution but the victim is. still alive
- Refers to communication by means of letters or it may refer to the letters which pass between those who have friendly or business relation.
- refers to more than three armed malefactors acting together in the commission of anoffense.
- circumstances of factors in the commission of a crime that lessen or reduce its moral and legal consequences
- Refers to violent expulsion of the embryo from the material womb which results in death of the fetus. Or the willful killing of the fetus in the uterus.
- Means to dwell together in the manner as husband and wife, for some period of time.
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- Refers to the act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body.
- penalty refers to that penalty which is deemed included in the imposition of the principal penalty.
- Mistake in the blow, occurs when the offender intending to do an injury to one person actually inflicts it on another.
- This usually having a lack of foresight
- Crime Refers to a single act performed by the offender, that constitutes two or more grave or less grave felonies.
- the legal process to ask a higher court to review a decision by a judge in a trial court believing the judge make mistake
- Refers to the unlawful resistance to a superior officer.
- Is the suffering that is afflicted by the state for the transgression of a law
- Refers to the act of taking away a woman from her house or other place where she may be for the purpose of carrying her to another place with intent to corrupt or marry her.
- refers to anything that occur outside the sway of man's will.
- Refers to unlawful fighting which terrifies others of a reasonably firm character. A fight consisting of two or more persons in a public place.
- person who becomes equally guilty in the crime of another by knowingly and voluntarily aiding the criminal before or after
- indicates the intention, without justification or excuse, to commit an act that is unlawful.
- Refers to any bodily, movement tending to produce some effect in the external world.
- Taking of a person into custody in order that he may be bound to answer for commission of an offense.
- and Battery Is merely a physical attack or is a threat to strike someone. The act of striking is referred to as battery.
- Malicious and willful destruction of property by fire.
- Refers to the unlawful act of any public officer or employee who accepts an offer of a bribe from any person
- of Attainder Refers to a legislative act which inflicts punishment without trial.
- a set of ideas or beliefs held by a particular group
- Refers to a sworn statement in writing; declaration in writing made under oath before an authorized officer.
40 Clues: To act with treachery. • to determine judicially. • This usually having a lack of foresight • a set of ideas or beliefs held by a particular group • Malicious and willful destruction of property by fire. • Refers to the unlawful resistance to a superior officer. • refers to anything that occur outside the sway of man's will. • ...
Criminal Justice Final 2024-05-22
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- ___________ is not required to search a suspect on parole or probation.
- __________ is responsible in issuing a warrant in the Judical system.
- Being Morally correct
- __________ has jurisdiction in all 50 states and US territories.
- ___________ is believing a crime could be or did occure and detaining the suspect to investigate
- ______________ warning is given to defendants berfore questioning
- ________ of police is the highest-ranking officer in a Police Department
- Officers can make an arrest for a ______________ without a warrant if the crime was committed in front of the officer,
- ________ is given if the judge deems its appropriate, and the defendant is released to return later to court.
- There are twenty-seven Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
- ___________ amendment has to do with self-incrimination.
- A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well, is?
- A defense attorney job is to prove reasonable __________ to the prosecution's case.
- ____________is when the prosecution and the defense attorney reach a deal for the defendant to plead guilty.
- _____________ is equal to intent to commit a crime
- Officers may use __________ when to issue a citation or not.
- Study of Body communication
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- ____________ is equal to the act to commit the crime
- _____________ is the area of responsibility for a police department.
- Decides what charges to bring against the defendent.
- An ______________ is a sworn statement of facts that provides probable cause to the court for the basis of the warrant.
- Suspect has a right to make a phone call after _______.
- __________ amendment protects a person from cruel and unusual punishment.
- Linking evidence to prove facts
- To protect and serve is the _________ for police officers.
- the ___________ protection under the law is covered under the fourteenth amendment.
- ____________may represent themself in a criminal trial.
- If an officer is legally in a location and they observe any evidence sitting in ________________ they may seize that evidence without a search warrant and use it in trial against a suspect.
- an officer must establish probable cause to arrest a __________ suspect
- There are _______ Amendments to the U.S. Constitution that are considered Due Process Amendments.
30 Clues: Being Morally correct • Study of Body communication • Linking evidence to prove facts • _____________ is equal to intent to commit a crime • ____________ is equal to the act to commit the crime • Decides what charges to bring against the defendent. • Suspect has a right to make a phone call after _______. • ____________may represent themself in a criminal trial. • ...
Criminal Justice Careers 2024-05-07
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- An investigator who collects information to solve crimes
- This type of officer works to prevent the distribution and use of illegal drugs
- Maintains order in courtrooms
- This agent monitors US borders for illegal activity
- Those responsible for managing wildlife are fish and game...
- This type of psychologist studies human behavior in connection with crime
- Use their knowledge of insects to help in investigations
- A person who advises and represents another in legal matters
- Study skeletal remains to help in investigations
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- People who want to protect the US from digital attacks should go into...
- This type of officer supervises and maintains order in prisons
- Support victims of crime
- Provide investigators with a psychological/physical description of a suspect
- This investigator collects evidence at crime scenes
- Enforce laws and protect citizens by patrolling and responding to crimes
- Assists attorneys
- Preside over trials
- A person who investigates financial statements to look for fraud is a forensic...
- Enforces laws and monitors safety on roads and highways
- This type of officer supervises convicted criminals who have been given an alternative sentence
- An individual who works in the FBI to protect the US from organized crime, terrorism and more
21 Clues: Assists attorneys • Preside over trials • Support victims of crime • Maintains order in courtrooms • Study skeletal remains to help in investigations • This investigator collects evidence at crime scenes • This agent monitors US borders for illegal activity • Enforces laws and monitors safety on roads and highways • An investigator who collects information to solve crimes • ...
Civil & Criminal Law 2023-05-04
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- type of evidence like video footage or sound recordings
- a group of citizens who reach a decision in a trial
- an action that is a harmful or dangerous to society
- lawyer who tries to prove the defendant guilty
- money paid by the person at fault in a civil case
- a defense lawyer tries to show reasonable _______
- personal _______ cases often deal with accidents
- information used by lawyers during a trial
- area of civil law dealing with written agreements
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- the process of finding evidence for a trial
- a person who sues someone in a civil case
- area of civil law about possessions like land
- the jury's decision in a court trial
- area of civil law involving family units
- the person who oversees a court trial
- the location of judicial proceedings like trials
- a person accused of committing a crime
- someone who testifies in a trial
- type of evidence such as blood or fabric fibers
- legal request for a defendant to appear in court
20 Clues: someone who testifies in a trial • the jury's decision in a court trial • the person who oversees a court trial • a person accused of committing a crime • area of civil law involving family units • a person who sues someone in a civil case • information used by lawyers during a trial • the process of finding evidence for a trial • ...
Criminal Justice Review 2023-08-28
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- Occurs when a jury is unable to reach a verdict and there must be a new trial with a new jury
- When someone is detained by the state while they are waiting for a trial
- murder with malicious intent but not premeditated
- Prevents the government from using most evidence gathered in violation of the United States Constitution
- A doubt based upon reason and common sense and is not based purely on speculation
- Government officers carry out a search or arrest without a warrant or any other legal authorization
- During the commission of a felony, another person is killed or dies
- A sworn statement a witness makes after the judge rules that his or her testimony will not be admitted at trial
- Citizens who are willing and able to consider evidence at trial without preconceived opinions about the defendant
- Informing the defendant of the charge and hearing the defendants plea
- An attorney’s final statement to the jury which summarizes the evidence and position of their client
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- Right to a lawyer
- Agreements between defendants and prosecutors in which defendants agree to plead guilty to some or all of the charges
- Any reasonable person would suspect that a crime was in the process of being committed, had been committed or was going to be committed very soon
- The opposing party questioning the witness during a trial
- The detention of a person, often in a correctional or psychiatric facility
- When the court imposes a punishment on the defendant after they have been found guilty at trial or has pled guilty to a crime
- Release from detention that is dependent on obeying a set of rules with the threat of return to detention if said rules are disobeyed
- Time before trial when the judge has to decide whether there is enough evidence to force the defendant to stand trial
- Each party’s time to give the jury context and provide a general idea of how the trial is expected to go
20 Clues: Right to a lawyer • murder with malicious intent but not premeditated • The opposing party questioning the witness during a trial • During the commission of a felony, another person is killed or dies • Informing the defendant of the charge and hearing the defendants plea • When someone is detained by the state while they are waiting for a trial • ...
Criminal Trial Process 2025-04-24
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- : A legal document requiring someone to appear in court.
- : Information presented to prove or disprove a fact.
- : To temporarily suspend court proceedings.
- : Request for a higher court to review a decision.
- : A formal accusation of a crime.
- : A type of lawyer who represents clients in court.
- : Verdict indicating the accused committed the offence.
- : The person charged with a criminal offence.
- : The decision of the court or jury.
- : The legal team representing the accused.
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- : The punishment given after a guilty verdict.
- : To give evidence under oath.
- : Judicial officer in lower courts.
- : The party bringing the case against the accused.
- : Group of citizens deciding the verdict.
- : Type of examination conducted by the opposing counsel.
- : Temporary release of an accused awaiting trial.
- : A person who gives evidence in court.
- : Holding the accused in custody before trial.
- : Statement of guilty or not guilty.
20 Clues: : To give evidence under oath. • : A formal accusation of a crime. • : Judicial officer in lower courts. • : The decision of the court or jury. • : Statement of guilty or not guilty. • : A person who gives evidence in court. • : Group of citizens deciding the verdict. • : The legal team representing the accused. • : To temporarily suspend court proceedings. • ...
Criminal Justice Turkey 2024-11-26
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- entering a building unlawfully intending to commit a felony
- _______________ Policing is when a police officer uses data to actively stop an ongoing problem
- _______________ Policing is when an officer is trying to make as much contact with civilians as possible
- This amendment protects people from illegal search and seizure
- Someone who is defending themselves in the court of law
- This amendment gives people the right to remain silent
- A politically defined area where police are allowed to operate
- Someone who is accusing someone of a crime in civil court
- Someone who is accusing another person of a crime in criminal court
- The media typically reports this type of crime
- This amendment gives people the right to an attorney
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- This model of justice is concerned about speed
- take into custody
- When someone breaks the law
- This amendment gives people protection from cruel and unusual punishment
- the specific geographic area that a police officer is assigned to patrol regularly
- The name for our hero from McClain's story book
- _______________ Policing is when an officer is sent to do something that would improve relations with a community
- When someone intends to do an act that breaks the law
- This model of justice is concerned with getting the right person
- ___________ policing is when an officer walks a beat and patrols a designated area
21 Clues: take into custody • When someone breaks the law • This model of justice is concerned about speed • The media typically reports this type of crime • The name for our hero from McClain's story book • This amendment gives people the right to an attorney • When someone intends to do an act that breaks the law • This amendment gives people the right to remain silent • ...
Criminal Law Vocabulary 2025-08-27
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- Jeopardy – The constitutional protection against being tried twice for the same offense.
- Bargain – An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to avoid trial.
- – The court proceeding where the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea.
- – A serious crime usually punishable by more than one year in prison.
- Rea – The mental state or intent behind committing a crime (“guilty mind”).
- – A less serious crime, usually punishable by a fine or less than one year in jail.
- a Reasonable Doubt – The standard of proof required for a criminal conviction.
- – A formal written accusation issued by a grand jury charging someone with a crime.
- – Money or property given to the court to ensure the defendant returns for trial.
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- – A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime.
- – A legal judgment that a defendant is not guilty of the crime charged.
- – Payment by the offender to the victim for harm or loss caused by the crime.
- – A legal order requiring a person to appear in court or produce documents.
- Evidence – Indirect evidence that implies a fact but does not prove it directly.
- Reus – The physical act of committing a crime (“guilty act”).
- of Proof – The obligation to prove allegations presented in a court of law.
- – The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
- Evidence – Evidence that directly proves a fact (e.g., eyewitness testimony).
- Cause – A reasonable belief that a crime has been committed, allowing police to make an arrest or search.
- – Testimony about what someone else said outside of court; usually not admissible.
20 Clues: – The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. • – A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime. • Reus – The physical act of committing a crime (“guilty act”). • – A serious crime usually punishable by more than one year in prison. • – A legal judgment that a defendant is not guilty of the crime charged. • ...
Criminal Justice Terminology 2025-08-28
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- facts and circumstances providing justification for a brief stop or detention
- person or party who initiates a lawsuit
- agreement between two or more people to commit a crime
- unlawful killing of a person without malice
- correctional facility typically run by local law enforcement and housing detainees and short-term inmates
- hearing in which a person charged with a crime is informed of the charges, enters a plea and is advised of constitutional rights
- legal judgement stating a person accused of a crime has been found guilty
- a person who is not the chief offender but is involved in some way; accomplice
- party against whom a claim or charge is brought
- threshold which must be reached in order to have a claim legally established as fact
- trial in which a judge hears the case and decides guilt of the accused without a jury
- deliberately and illegally setting fire to a property
- theft of property from a person using force or the threat of force
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- facts and circumstances providing reasonable justification for a seizure, search or warrant
- correctional facility generally run by state or federal government and housing long term inmates
- legal judgement stating a person accused of a crime cannot be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
- entering a property or room with the intent to steal items from the premises
- legally defined area over which an agency has control
- process by which a state or nation transfers custody of an individual for prosecution or punishment
- unlawful killing of a person with malice
- government attorney who represents the interests of the public in court proceedings against people accused of crimes
- limited protective search of a person consisting of a pat down of outer clothing
- unlawful killing of a person by another person
- release of a prisoner from imprisonment but not from legal custody and supervision
- sentencing option in which the convicted offender is required to fulfill certain conditions
25 Clues: person or party who initiates a lawsuit • unlawful killing of a person with malice • unlawful killing of a person without malice • unlawful killing of a person by another person • party against whom a claim or charge is brought • legally defined area over which an agency has control • deliberately and illegally setting fire to a property • ...
Crimes & Criminals 2022-07-29
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- the action of taking something from a shop and not paying for it,
- a criminal who robs banks, shops etc.,
- the action of stealing a car, going for a ride with it, and burning it in the end,
- a criminal who sets fire to a building,
- a criminal who has killed someone,
- a criminal who destroys or mutilates foreign property,
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- a criminal who steals from people on the street,
- a criminal who sells narcotics to people,
- the action of stealing from someone's house,
- the general act of stealing something,
10 Clues: a criminal who has killed someone, • a criminal who robs banks, shops etc., • the general act of stealing something, • a criminal who sets fire to a building, • a criminal who sells narcotics to people, • the action of stealing from someone's house, • a criminal who steals from people on the street, • a criminal who destroys or mutilates foreign property, • ...
Law Terminology (Forensics 20/30) By Gemma Brown 2023-05-02
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- or other security put up by the accused or by someone on the accused's behalf to insure the accused's appearance at trial.
- person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place
- person assumed to have committed the crime(s).
- Attorney/The lawyer representing the Crown in a criminal prosecution
- written documents filed in a court describing the positions of the people bringing the action and the people defending the action
- made in court by a witness under oath or affirmation
- way in which facts are proven at trial.
- civil action or legal proceeding
- criminal offense... Ex Shoplifting
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- of Court/A criminal offense that typically involves interfering with the administration of justice, ignoring the rules of court or defying a judge
- Rea/A plan, Intent, recklessness, Reasoning of mind
- criminal offense... Ex-assault, Murder
- Reus/The guilty Act, Physical Crime Committed
- finding of not guilty in a criminal case
- Aid/A program that assists those who require a lawyer but cannot afford one.
- in Courtrooms in front of a judge. Can have a jury.
16 Clues: civil action or legal proceeding • criminal offense... Ex Shoplifting • criminal offense... Ex-assault, Murder • way in which facts are proven at trial. • finding of not guilty in a criminal case • Reus/The guilty Act, Physical Crime Committed • person assumed to have committed the crime(s). • Rea/A plan, Intent, recklessness, Reasoning of mind • ...
The History of Profiling and Behavioral Science 2016-05-19
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- goal of criminal profilers is to ____ further attacks
- Teten/ The founding father of profiling who designed a method for identifying unknown offenders
- disorders/ criminal profilers are able to detect _____ and personality traits from looking at a crime scene
- form of reasoning which is a logical process in which multiple premises, believed to be true, are combined to obtain a specific conclusion
- The Behavioral Analysis Unit study the _____, experiences, and psychological mind of criminals and suspects
- profiler/ a person who infers the personality and characteristics of a suspect based on information gathered from the crime scene
- scene/ one way that criminal profilers evaluate criminal behavior
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- Meirhofer/ first criminal to be profiled by Howard Teten
- form of reasoning which is a logical process in which a conclusion is based on the concordance of multiple premises assumed to be true
- criminal profilers try to uncover _____ to help solve the case of serial killers and other forms of violence
- of the Lambs/ first movie to popularize the "art" of profiling
- science/ the study of understanding the feelings, thoughts, and actions of criminals and terrorists
12 Clues: goal of criminal profilers is to ____ further attacks • Meirhofer/ first criminal to be profiled by Howard Teten • of the Lambs/ first movie to popularize the "art" of profiling • scene/ one way that criminal profilers evaluate criminal behavior • Teten/ The founding father of profiling who designed a method for identifying unknown offenders • ...
Year 12 Legal - Transition 2023-12-11
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- the final court of appeal in Victoria
- the party that has the responsibility of proving the facts in a criminal case
- a type of legal assistance offered for free from VLA
- all people should be able to participate in the criminal justice system and its processes should be open and impartial
- when questioned by police, the only information you must provide is name and
- accused people have a right to be tried without unreasonable _
- if a party is dissatisfied with the outcome of their case, they might do this
- the court that does not have jury facilities
- all people should be treated the same, unless this creates disparity or disadvantage
- the criminal standard of proof: beyond _ doubt
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- a reason for Victoria's court hierarchy, refers to judges developing expertise in the types of cases they hear
- serious offences
- a task word that requires both similarities and differences
- a type of lawyer that provides assistance on one day for people struggling to navigate the Magistrates Court
- Southside Justice is an example of a _ CLC
- victims have a right to be informed about
- all accused people are entitled to be presumed
- the city Ms Campbell is from
- all people should be able to engage with the justice system on an informed basis
- offences heard in the Magistrates' Court
- what a criminal jury decides
- the number of people on a criminal jury
- the last name of the lawyer who lost his closing argument
- what a legal representative says to ensure a particular juror will not be on the jury
24 Clues: serious offences • the city Ms Campbell is from • what a criminal jury decides • the final court of appeal in Victoria • the number of people on a criminal jury • offences heard in the Magistrates' Court • victims have a right to be informed about • Southside Justice is an example of a _ CLC • the court that does not have jury facilities • ...
CAUSES OF CRIME 2021-10-26
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- serious offence punishable by death, a fine, or at least a year in state or federal jail
- criminal conduct and criminal intent must occur together
- a lesser crime punishable by a fine less thant 1,000 or less than a year in a city or county jail
- an intentional violation of the criminal law or penal code, and penalized by the state
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- a behavior that violates social mores and norms
- must be a statutory provision for punishment or at least the threat of punishment
- must be an external consequence
- criminal intent or guilty state of mind
- criminal conduct specifically intentional or negligent intentions or actions that causes harm
- harm must be legally forbidden for a behavior to be a crime. Second, a criminal law must not be ex post facto
- casual relationship between legally forbidden harm and actus reus. criminal act must lead directly to harm without long delay
11 Clues: must be an external consequence • criminal intent or guilty state of mind • a behavior that violates social mores and norms • criminal conduct and criminal intent must occur together • must be a statutory provision for punishment or at least the threat of punishment • an intentional violation of the criminal law or penal code, and penalized by the state • ...
Crimes Against People and Property 2016-09-14
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- Threats used in order to obtain something
- Crime A crime motivated by prejudice
- Theft of personal property
- Provides prisoner with tools to improve life after prison
- Obtaining property by a law or trick
- Murder
- Killing someone unlawfully and with premeditation
- Attempting to prevent an act, or certain behavior from happening
- Goes with battery
- A criminal that deliberately sets fire to someone else's property.
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- Lying under oath
- Harmful or offensive touching of another
- Payments made from the criminal to the victim in order to compensate
- Removing criminal to protect society and prevent them from committing other crimes
- Crime committed on the internet
- Stealing with forms of a threat
- Destroying property on purpose
- Oldest form of punishment
- Stealing by breaking an entry
- Offenses involving dishonesty for personal gain
20 Clues: Murder • Lying under oath • Goes with battery • Oldest form of punishment • Theft of personal property • Stealing by breaking an entry • Destroying property on purpose • Crime committed on the internet • Stealing with forms of a threat • Crime A crime motivated by prejudice • Obtaining property by a law or trick • Harmful or offensive touching of another • ...
Public Safety 2024-08-09
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- Intentionally putting someone in fear of immediate harmful contact
- Responsible for harm
- A crime with imprisonment of more than a year
- The killing of a human being by another
- view Evidence of criminal activity without entry or a search
- An individual taking their own life
- The most serious form of criminal homicide
- Intentionally causing harmful contact with another person
- In court the wronged individual
- Murder that is premeditated
- Murder that is intentional but spontaneous
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- A person who helps another commit a crime
- A persons failure to use reasonable care causes harm
- Statements that harm reputation
- The wrongdoer
- Defending yourself with reasonable force
- A crime with imprisonment of less than a year
- A statement made with knowledge of its falsity
- an illegal act
- person who does illegal acts
20 Clues: The wrongdoer • an illegal act • Responsible for harm • Murder that is premeditated • person who does illegal acts • Statements that harm reputation • In court the wronged individual • An individual taking their own life • The killing of a human being by another • Defending yourself with reasonable force • A person who helps another commit a crime • ...
Crossword! 2026-04-20
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- Ilegal
- Actor hace el...
- Ahora no
- El policía ... los criminals
- No aburrido
- Persona quien haccer de ilegal
- El galán hace el papel de...
- Ejemplo: Morir Duro
- Encantar
- Ver(tu)
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- No actores, pero el...
- No tener exíto
- Ver (yo)
- Criminal quien de robar
- Pagar por algo de un temporario
- El persona con doler
- No humano
- La película ... de la libro
- No vivar
- Un cine de película ...
20 Clues: Ilegal • Ver(tu) • Ver (yo) • Ahora no • No vivar • Encantar • No humano • No aburrido • No tener exíto • Actor hace el... • Ejemplo: Morir Duro • El persona con doler • No actores, pero el... • Criminal quien de robar • Un cine de película ... • La película ... de la libro • El policía ... los criminals • El galán hace el papel de... • Persona quien haccer de ilegal • Pagar por algo de un temporario
PAPILLON 2020-11-05
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- to kill
- run away from a prison
- police do this when they catch a criminal
- a rock near the sea
- a criminal who steals money
- not guilty
- a place where police takes criminals
- a book which sells well.A lot of people buy it
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- killer
- a person who is rich and famous
- the picture on your body
- steal the money from the bank
- a bad person who steals and kills
- not innocent
14 Clues: killer • to kill • not guilty • not innocent • a rock near the sea • run away from a prison • the picture on your body • a criminal who steals money • steal the money from the bank • a person who is rich and famous • a bad person who steals and kills • a place where police takes criminals • police do this when they catch a criminal • a book which sells well.A lot of people buy it
Forensics Crossword 2023-01-05
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- Suspects' ability to commit a crime.
- "Body of the crime"
- Minor crime that can be punished by jail time as well as fines.
- A minor offense that is usually punishable by just fines
- Organization that examines weapons, explosive devices, and alcoholic beverages used in criminal activity.
- Examines poisons, alcohol, and drugs found in body fluids of victims/suspects.
- Suspects can plausibly be placed at crime scene at time of crime.
- A witness with expertise and experience in science or any other field pertaining to the case that testifies and provides expert opinion on evidence.
- The Latin word "Forensics" is derived from
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- Unit of crime lab that uses infrared, UV, digital imaging, and X-Ray to examine photographic evidence.
- Determines cause of death by performing autopsies on bodies.
- Organization that aids in forensic/criminal investigations on the local, state, federal levels.
- Assesses state of mind of suspects and provides psychiatric insight to legal officials.
- Rights of a person being arrested or put on trial for a criminal offence.
- Suspects' reasoning behind committing a crime.
- Uses dental records and expertise to find identities of bodies.
- Unit of crime lab that examines hairs, fluids, DNA, fibers, wood, and plants obtained from crime scene.
- Examines mail, packages, and other post office items and affairs in terms of criminal activity.
- Uses expertise to analyze and examine physical evidence at a crime scene.
- Organization that retrieves and examines drugs seized from criminal activity
- Serious crime punishable by fines and a significant amount of jail time.
21 Clues: "Body of the crime" • Suspects' ability to commit a crime. • The Latin word "Forensics" is derived from • Suspects' reasoning behind committing a crime. • A minor offense that is usually punishable by just fines • Determines cause of death by performing autopsies on bodies. • Minor crime that can be punished by jail time as well as fines. • ...
Criminal law crossword 2022-05-26
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- The willing and malicious damage to property
- Unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another through violence, force, or threats
- Breaking and entering property at night with the intent to commit a felony
- Type of jeopardy where in the 5th Amendment it says no person can be tried twice for the same crime
- The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation
- The act of stealing goods from a store
- Crime where a person falsely makes or alters a writing or document with intent to defraud
- Type of defense where a person cannot be held responsible if they do not know what they are doing
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- Willful and malicious burning of the property of another
- Type of conduct where unruly behavior consists as a minor offense
- The unlawful killing of another human being without malice of aforethought
- Unlawful removal or restraint of a person against their will
- Unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with intent to deprive the owner
- Type of defense where to believe they are in danger of serious injury or death
- The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for some kind of influence or action in return
- Taking part in a violent public disturbance is called
- Only crime defined by US Constitution
- Type of unauthorized racing where two vehicles side by side run a pre-arranged course
- Temporarily taking of a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission
- Wrongful taking of another's property by a person who has been entrusted with that property
20 Clues: Only crime defined by US Constitution • The act of stealing goods from a store • The willing and malicious damage to property • Taking part in a violent public disturbance is called • Willful and malicious burning of the property of another • Unlawful removal or restraint of a person against their will • ...
Criminal Case Crossword 2022-09-02
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- something you did against the law
- Least serious crime
- Killed someone
- obtaining things with threats
- Points against accusers
- A more serious crime
- Not mentally sound
- Accidentally killed someone
- color of the clouds
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- taking money from a company
- Not so serious crime
- Theft against a business
- Protecting yourself
- what you put on your dog's neck
- Tricked to doing something
- illegally getting money
- damage to property
- if not innocent your ...
- where they judge you
- where you go when found guilty
20 Clues: Killed someone • damage to property • Not mentally sound • Protecting yourself • Least serious crime • color of the clouds • Not so serious crime • A more serious crime • where they judge you • illegally getting money • Points against accusers • Theft against a business • if not innocent your ... • Tricked to doing something • taking money from a company • Accidentally killed someone • ...
Criminal Justice Essentials 2022-12-02
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- penal method of the 19th century in which persons worked during the day and were kept in solitary confinement at night
- a document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the police to take someone accused of a crime into custody
- the temporary holding of individuals accused of federal crimes or those awaiting sentence or deportation
- a document that authorizes the surveillance of a particular activity, including a specific time period and any other requirements necessary
- a technique to gather the unique pattern on the tip of peoples fingertips in order to connect them to a crime or book them
- the action of causing something.
- infromation that is remote in time, or simply old
- action or conduct which is a constituent element of a crime, as opposed to the mental state of the accused
- a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use as evidence in court
- to require by authority to leave a country
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- the process of asking a person(s) repetitive questions in order to get information
- the state of being responsible for something, especially by law.
- the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to the action or conduct of the accused.
- used in determining the legality of a police officers decision to perform a search
- the act of delivering back to the court a writ, notice, or other paper which a sheriff, constable, or other paper ministerial officer was required to serve a party to the lawsuit
- where decisions are based on all available information rather than bright line rules
- a house of correction for persons guilty of minor law violations
- the relocation of convicted criminals, or other persons regarded as undesirable, to a distant place, often a colony, for a specified term
- when the police take a person into custody, on suspicion they have committed a felony crime
- a search conducted by law enforcement personnel when they lawfully arrest a suspected criminal
20 Clues: the action of causing something. • to require by authority to leave a country • infromation that is remote in time, or simply old • the state of being responsible for something, especially by law. • a house of correction for persons guilty of minor law violations • a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation for use as evidence in court • ...
Criminal Justice Crossword 2020-10-01
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- a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law
- the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court.
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- a system of law concerned with the punishment of those who commit crimes.
- theft of personal property
- a person who acts on behalf of another person or group.
- probable cause is the standard by which police authorities have reason to obtain a warrant for the arrest of a suspected criminal
- the civil force of a national or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
- declare the punishment decided for (an offender)
- the release of a prisoner temporarily (for a special purpose) or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior
- a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
- the action or process of correcting something.
- an accusation, typically one formally made against a prisoner brought to trial.
- a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony
- having or relating to a system of government in which several states form a unity but remain independent in internal affairs.
- a feeling or thought that something is possible likely, or true
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- a person who has committed a crime.
- entry into a building illegally with intent to commit a crime, especially theft.
- the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs.
- the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid
- the release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision
- When a defendant appears before a judge within a certain number of hours of an arrest in order for the the judge to determine if there is probable cause for the arrest
- an opportunity to state one's case
- the law as established by the outcome of former cases.
- seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody
- an action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.
- action or conduct which is a constituent element of a crime, as opposed to the mental state of the accused.
- a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
- a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
- a building in which people are legally held as a punishment for a crime they have committed or while awaiting trial
30 Clues: theft of personal property • Federal Bureau of Investigation • an opportunity to state one's case • a person who has committed a crime. • the action or process of correcting something. • declare the punishment decided for (an offender) • a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime. • the law as established by the outcome of former cases. • ...
Criminal Justice System 2020-03-25
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- ______ is intended to ensure appearance at trial
- Who is the official that assigns individuals to a type of a correctional facility and gives out rewards or punishments?
- If you are sentenced to less than one year you go to ______
- All systems must respect individual right set forth in the
- Accused is informed of charges, their rights and asked to enter a plea at a scheduled ______
- A type of noncriminal justice agency
- Congress established a criminal justice system at the ______ level
- Who is the official that enforces laws, investigates crimes, can search people, vicinites and buildings?
- ______ hearing is done to see if the accused committed a known crime
- Another name for a judge
- Who is the official that can set bail, accept pleas and impose a sentence?
- If you are sentenced to more than one year you go to _____
- Case is bound over to a grand jury if the accused ______ rights to a preliminary hearing
- Sentence is imposed only after a ______
- Convicted person is subject to certain conditions and restrictions but remains at liberty when on ______
- Who decides if there is sufficient evidence to bring the accused to trial?
- A prisoner releases prior to completing a full-sentence are on _____
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- Who is the official that can revoke parole?
- In order for a case to proceed through the system, the suspect must be identified and __
- Crime against individuals is a crime against
- When an offender pays money to a victim this is called ______
- If police determine no crime has been committed a suspect will be _____
- Who is the official that can file charges and drop cases?
- Counsel is assigned at the public's expense if a suspect is determined by the court to be ____
- A case is dismissed if there is no _____ cause
25 Clues: Another name for a judge • A type of noncriminal justice agency • Sentence is imposed only after a ______ • Who is the official that can revoke parole? • Crime against individuals is a crime against • A case is dismissed if there is no _____ cause • ______ is intended to ensure appearance at trial • Who is the official that can file charges and drop cases? • ...
Criminal Justice System 2020-03-29
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- Desire for government to seek justice through law system
- Group of people utilized to determine if the crime was committed
- Initiates response to crime
- Identify subject committing crime
- Used for people incarcerated for more than a year
- Requiring convicted to pay to the victim
- Being held before trial
- The convicted person is allowed freedom with certain rules and limitations
- Conviction through which criminal is put to death
- Trial through law system
- Offender under the age of 18
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- Primarily applied as penalties as penalties in minor offenses
- hearing of offender to determine if a court case is mandatory
- Have jurisdiction for offenders under 18
- person convicted of crime
- The continuation and processing of a case involving a criminal trial
- release Ability to be release before actual trial
- To seek judicial review of a crime
- Absence of attending school
- Team devised to persecute the offender
- Tendency for criminal to re offend
- Used for offenders who are incarcerated for less than a year
- Crime other than a felony
- Jury convicts defendant of committing the crime
24 Clues: Being held before trial • Trial through law system • person convicted of crime • Crime other than a felony • Initiates response to crime • Absence of attending school • Offender under the age of 18 • Identify subject committing crime • To seek judicial review of a crime • Tendency for criminal to re offend • Team devised to persecute the offender • ...
Criminal Law Review 2020-03-30
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- APPLIES TO THE ABILITY TO FORM INTENT TO COMMIT A CRIME AND MAY BE CONSIDERED ONLY FOR SENTENCING PURPOSES
- CRIMINAL ACTS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED TO BE WRONG OR EVIL IN THEMSELVES
- WHEN AN ACT OR OMISSION IS DECLARED BY STATUTE TO BE A PUBLIC OFFENSE AND NO PENALTY IS PRESCRIBED IN ANY STATUTE
- A TEST APPLIED TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON ACCUSED OF A CRIME WAS SANE AT THE TIME OF ITS COMMISSION
- TESTIMONY AT A TRIAL AGAINST A CO-PRINCIPAL MUST BE CORROBORATED BY THIS KIND OF PERSON
- A VIOLATION OF A LAW THAT IS NOT PUNISHED BY IMPRISONMENT BUT INSTEAD IS SANCTIONED BY A FINE WITH A MAXIMUM OF $250
- STATE LAW IS CONSIDERED SUPERIOR TO LOCAL LAW ON THE SAME SUBJECT MATTER
- TWO OR MORE PEOPLE AGREE TO COMMIT ANY CRIME AND AT LEAST ONE COMMITS AN OVERT ACT
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- THE PRINCIPAL THAT BINDS COURTS TO STAN BY PRIOR DECISIONS AND TO NOT DISTURB SETTLED POINTS OF LAW
- ORIGINALLY REFERRING TO AN OATH TO TELL THE TRUTH BY JURORS BUT NOW IS REFERRED TO JURY SELECTION
- IF A PEACE OFFICER IN CA USES INDUCEMENTS THAT WOULD CAUSE A NORMALLY-LAW-ABIDING PERSON TO COMMIT A CRIME
- WHEN EVIDENCE IS VALID ON ITS FACE OR BASED ON THE EVIDENCE AND THE ELEMENTS ARE ALL THERE FOR A CONVICTION
- A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY HARBORS AND CONCEALS A FELON
- ALLOWS FOR CHECKS ON ARBITRARY IMPRISONMENT AND RELEASE FOR UNJUSTIFIED/ILLEGAL DETENTION
- THE COURT'S LEGAL AUTHORITY TO HEAR THE CASE
- THE ACT OF ASKING A PERSON TO COMMIT OR JOIN IN A CRIME
- RECEIVING/GIVING ANYTHING OF VALUE TO A CERTAIN CLASS OF PERSONS WITH SPECIFIC INTENT FOR CORRUPT INFLUENCE
- REFERRING TO A COURT'S GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION
- KNOWINGLY MAKING FALSE ORAL/WRITTEN STATEMENTS UNDER OATH
- ONE WHO AIDS, ABETS, ADVISES AND/OR ENCOURAGES THE ACTUAL PERPETRATOR IN A CRIME
- A PERSON WHO BRINGS A CASE AGAINST ANOTHER IN A COURT OF LAW
- GOVERNMENTAL CONDUCT THAT INFRINGES A PERSON'S LEGITIMATE EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY
22 Clues: THE COURT'S LEGAL AUTHORITY TO HEAR THE CASE • REFERRING TO A COURT'S GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION • A PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY HARBORS AND CONCEALS A FELON • THE ACT OF ASKING A PERSON TO COMMIT OR JOIN IN A CRIME • KNOWINGLY MAKING FALSE ORAL/WRITTEN STATEMENTS UNDER OATH • A PERSON WHO BRINGS A CASE AGAINST ANOTHER IN A COURT OF LAW • ...
Criminal History & Development 2021-01-11
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- act of being charged with a crime
- fair treatment in a normal court
- latin for “to stand by decisions”
- amount of proof required to determine someone is guilty
- law established only by previous judicial rulings and customs
- document signed by an impartial judge who decides there is enough information proving a search or seizure should occur
- lesser criminal offense which is punishable with up to a year in jail
- act of purposefully setting an object or structure on fire
- written codes defining a criminal act and providing the standard punishment for the crime
- interpretation of law established by previous judicial rulings
- rules and regulations created by government agencies to establish agency practices or to interpret and implement policies or laws
- guilty act and a guilty mind occurring at the same time
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- punishment-oriented
- serious offense which is punishable with more than a year in jail
- change or addition to a constitution
- set of legal codes from Babylon
- first draft of a potential law sentencing process of determining how a criminal activity will be punished
- guiltymind
- document which provides rules dictating how the government may function as well as how it can create and enforce laws
- reasonable grounds for making a decision
- guilty act
- event or action which serves as a guide for future events or actions
22 Clues: guiltymind • guilty act • punishment-oriented • set of legal codes from Babylon • fair treatment in a normal court • act of being charged with a crime • latin for “to stand by decisions” • change or addition to a constitution • reasonable grounds for making a decision • amount of proof required to determine someone is guilty • ...
Masterminds Criminal Destiny 2021-11-01
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- one of the clones
- The cloning experiment
- Tori's best friend
- The one who lives in Oklahoma
- The one who owns a pinto bean truck in Oklahoma
- The place where the cloning experiment happened
- The district where Amber got arrested
- The only person who knows about the cloning
- best with computers
- The title of the book
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- The cafe they were in when Amber got arrested
- The place the kids were staying at the beginning of the book
- The city Amber gets arrested in
- The author
- The general psychiatrist
- the people trying to find and get the kids back to Serenity
- the dude who almost got rob by scruffy
- The leader of the cloning experiment
- The dude who tried to rob the guy in the suit
- Amber's best friend
- The headmaster
21 Clues: The author • The headmaster • one of the clones • Tori's best friend • Amber's best friend • best with computers • The title of the book • The cloning experiment • The general psychiatrist • The one who lives in Oklahoma • The city Amber gets arrested in • The leader of the cloning experiment • The district where Amber got arrested • the dude who almost got rob by scruffy • ...
Masterminds Criminal Destiny 2021-11-01
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- one of the clones
- The cloning experiment
- Tori's best friend
- The one who lives in Oklahoma
- The one who owns a pinto bean truck in Oklahoma
- The place where the cloning experiment happened
- The district where Amber got arrested
- The only person who knows about the cloning
- best with computers
- The title of the book
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- The cafe they were in when Amber got arrested
- The place the kids were staying at the beginning of the book
- The city Amber gets arrested in
- The author
- The general psychiatrist
- the people trying to find and get the kids back to Serenity
- the dude who almost got rob by scruffy
- The leader of the cloning experiment
- The dude who tried to rob the guy in the suit
- Amber's best friend
- The headmaster
21 Clues: The author • The headmaster • one of the clones • Tori's best friend • Amber's best friend • best with computers • The title of the book • The cloning experiment • The general psychiatrist • The one who lives in Oklahoma • The city Amber gets arrested in • The leader of the cloning experiment • The district where Amber got arrested • the dude who almost got rob by scruffy • ...
CRIMINAL LAW TERMS 2014-10-28
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- A request by defence counsel that the Judge dismiss the charges against the defendant.
- A judicial inquiry to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to put the accused person on trial.
- The court official who assists the sheriff
- The court official who records everything said in court during a trial
- Group of people who decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty.
- Testimony or other proof of whether the accused has a reputation for being of good or bad character in the community
- The use of any electronic device to overhear or record communications between two or more people.
- The court official responsible for jury management.
- A court with jurisdiction to hear civil and criminal cases referred by federal boards, commissions, or tribunals, and to rule on constitutional issues referred by the Attorney General.
- The lowest level in the hierarchy of Canadian courts.
- The second questioning of a witness to test the accuracy of the testimony; performed by the opposing counsel.
- The right of the crown or defence to exclude someone from a jury for a particular reason.
- The lawyer representing the government.
- A typed record of everything said in court during a trial.
- The right of the Crown or the defence to exclude someone from a jury without providing a reason.
- A court with the authority to review decisions made by lower courts.
- Testimony given by a witness to prove an alleged fact.
- Recording a speaker's oral communication by using an electronic device.
- A decision by the Judge to withdraw the case from the jury and enter a verdict of not guilty.
- When a person’s guilt is almost certain and no logic supports the person’s innocence; guilt is reasoned logically from the evidence or absence of evidence
- A court official who has less authority than a judge but can issue warrants and perform some other judicial functions.
- A lawyer who defends and accused person on trial.
- The first stage of a criminal trial in which the defendant enters a plea to the charge.
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- The party that responds to an appeal.
- The highest appeals court in Canada.
- Persons who give evidence while under oath or affirmation in a court of law.
- The large group of randomly selected citizens from which jury members are chosen.
- A person who applies to a higher court for reversal of the decision of a lower court.
- Character evidence used to establish the likelihood that the defendant is the type of person who either would or would not commit a certain offence.
- The highest criminal and civil court, consisting of a trial division and an appeal division.
- To contradict evidence introduced by the opposing side.
- Permission to appeal a decision from a lower court to a higher court.
- The remarks that the judge makes to the jury at the end of the trial to instruct them on the law that applies and to tell them how to go about deciding the facts
- Information that tends to prove or disprove the elements of an offence.
- The first questioning of a witness to determine what he or she observed about the crime.
- Evidence given by a witness based on information received from someone else
- The Crown's obligation to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The court official who maintains security in the courtroom
- A mini-trial in which jurors are excluded while the admissibility of evidence is discussed.
- Person charged with committing a criminal offence. .
- An application to a higher court to review the decisions made by a lower court.
- The interception of telephone communications.
- The court official appointed to try cases in a court of law and to sentence convicted persons.
- A reply to the opposing side's rebuttal.
- A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict.
- Knowingly making false statements in court while giving evidence under oath or affirmation.
- A lawyer on duty in a courtroom or police station to give free legal advice to persons just arrested or brought before court.
- A court order requiring the witness to appear in court on a certain date to give evidence.
48 Clues: The highest appeals court in Canada. • The party that responds to an appeal. • The lawyer representing the government. • A reply to the opposing side's rebuttal. • The court official who assists the sheriff • The interception of telephone communications. • A jury that cannot reach a unanimous verdict. • A lawyer who defends and accused person on trial. • ...
Criminal Justice Puzzle 2017-03-15
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- time good behavior
- Threat of Punishment
- payments
- Sentencing another form of structured sentencing
- Corpus you have the body
- impact statements nationals victims rights movement
- Sentencing
- a criminal sanction
- Service an adjunct to
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- Confinement House Arrest
- taking revenge on a criminal
- concerns with social equality
- Whole Again
- sentencing Strategy is unclear
- incarceration boot camp
- probation and parole work
- Imprisonment is suspended
- Officials tend to make earlier and more selective arrest
- Offense Punishable by death
- sentence serve time in local jails
20 Clues: payments • Sentencing • Whole Again • time good behavior • a criminal sanction • Threat of Punishment • Service an adjunct to • incarceration boot camp • Confinement House Arrest • Corpus you have the body • probation and parole work • Imprisonment is suspended • Offense Punishable by death • taking revenge on a criminal • concerns with social equality • sentencing Strategy is unclear • ...
Criminal Addictive Thinking 2023-10-24
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- saying you'll do something but never doing it
- doing what you said you were going to do
- step four of DEAL
- making excuses or justifying
- step one of DEAL
- thinking based on judgement
- step one of thinking report
- thinking you're owed something
- thinking based on facts
- can lead to bordem or trouble
- new way of thinking
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- society or those related to a victim
- step two of DEAL
- taken after being productive
- backing away or ignoring
- old way of thinking
- people who care about your wellbeing
- step three of DEAL
- the person affected by your behavior
- people whos job it is to enforce rules
20 Clues: step two of DEAL • step one of DEAL • step four of DEAL • step three of DEAL • old way of thinking • new way of thinking • thinking based on facts • backing away or ignoring • thinking based on judgement • step one of thinking report • taken after being productive • making excuses or justifying • can lead to bordem or trouble • thinking you're owed something • ...
Criminal Justice Crossword 2025-01-17
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- Formulating a course of action before an event,
- Cadets a program designed to provide juveniles
- A place of confinement for people convicted of serious
- group that is not a governmental agency usually a
- prosecutor, in which the defendant agrees to plead "guilty"
- "no contest" to some crimes, in return for reduction of the
- Investigator- An individual hired by a person or group
- committed the crime as charged in a criminal case,
- evidence- Tangible evidence found at a crime
- a negotiation between the defence attorney and
- Sir Robert Peel, the father of modern policing.
- of evidence- The burden of proof in a civil
- cause- Facts and circumstances that would lead a
- whether the defendant injured the plaintiff in a civil case.
- to determine strength, stamina and agility.
- a depressive disorder
- crime scene- Where a crime actually occurred.
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- with a real-world experience of policing.
- investigative law or private services.
- and prudent person to believe a crime occurred
- The feeling that you must do something
- prison- A correctional facility that is operated by any
- usually administered by the State or Federal
- for a specific crime.
- based on prior experience.
- by witnessing or experiencing a life altering event(s)
- others are doing it or want you to do it.
- Authorization to use a specific range of
- contractor.
- of the charges, dismissal of some of the charges.
- jury A group of 6 to 12 people who decides whether the
- Police Officer Physical Aptitude Test, physical fitness
- the person de
- usually more than 50% responsible or not responsible.
- - actions, thoughts or planning a crime before it
- causes interruption of normal life activities.
36 Clues: contractor. • the person de • for a specific crime. • a depressive disorder • based on prior experience. • investigative law or private services. • The feeling that you must do something • Authorization to use a specific range of • with a real-world experience of policing. • others are doing it or want you to do it. • of evidence- The burden of proof in a civil • ...
Criminal law 1 2024-05-16
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- Refers to unlawful fighting which terrifies others of a reasonably firm character. A fight consisting of two or more persons in a public place.
- refers to more than three armed malefactors acting together in the commission of anoffense.
- of office or position A felony committed by any public officer who, before the acceptance of his resignation, shall abscond his office to the detriment of the public.
- Refers to a sworn statement in writing; declaration in writing made under oath before an authorized officer.
- The annulment or destruction of another law.
- Refers to the killing of an individual by treacherous means or design.
- to a piece of metal stamped with certain marks and made current at a certain value.Compound Crime Refers to a single act performed by the offender, that constitutes two or more grave or less grave felonies.
- Cause Are those where the act committed is a crime but for reason of public policy and sentiment there is no penalty imposed.
- of a Person in Authority One who by direct provision of law, or by appointment by competent authority, is charged with the maintenance of public
- refers to anything that occur outside the sway of man's will.
- practiced by a physician or midwife and dispensing of abortive. The penalties provided in Article 256 shall be imposed in its maximum period
- a minor In order to hold one criminally liable for this crime, the offender must have abandoned the child with deliberate intent. The purpose of the offender must solely be avoidance of the obligation of taking care of the minor.
- Low on procedure and court organization; opposite of substantive law.
- Refers to communication by means of letters or it may refer to the letters which pass between those who have friendly or business relation.
- penalty refers to that penalty which is deemed included in the imposition of the principal penalty.
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- to determine judicially.
- to the unlawful act of any public officer or employee who accepts an offer of a bribe from any person
- Refers to violent expulsion of the embryo from the material womb which results in death of the fetus. Or the willful killing of the fetus in the uterus.
- Refers to the act of taking away a woman from her house or other place where she may be for the purpose of carrying her to another place with intent to corrupt or marry her.
- Willful desertion or forsaking of parental duties.
- A contract or relationship whereby a person binds himself to render some service or do some act in representation of another with the consent or authority of the latter.
- of Attainder Refers to a legislative act which inflicts punishment without trial.
- Ictus Mistake in the blow, occurs when the offender intending to do an injury to one person actually inflicts it on another.
- against chastity - The penalties of prison correccional in its medium and maximum periods and temporary special disqualification imposed:
- and Battery Is merely a physical attack or is a threat to strike someone. The act of striking is referred to as battery.
- Means to dwell together in the manner as husband and wife, for some period of time.
- of Discretion to render or Failure exercise sound and reasonable judgment.
- The word attack includes any offensive or antagonistic movement or action of any kind.
- Refers to any bodily, movement tending to produce some effect in the external world.
- Refers to the act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body.
- Malicious and willful destruction of property by fire.
- of Person in Danger and Abandonment of one's Victim A felony committed by failing to render assistance to any person whom the offender finds in an inhabited place wounded or in danger of dying, when he can render such assistance without detriment to himself, unless such omission shall constitute a more serious offense.
32 Clues: to determine judicially. • The annulment or destruction of another law. • Willful desertion or forsaking of parental duties. • Malicious and willful destruction of property by fire. • refers to anything that occur outside the sway of man's will. • Refers to the act of introducing any dangerous drug into the body. • ...
Criminal Law BarCross 2026-01-14
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- Larceny committed from the person or presence of the victim by force or intimidation.
- Breaking and entering a structure or dwelling with the specific intent to commit a felony therein.
- A mental state involving the conscious disregard of a substantial and unjustifiable risk.
- The fraudulent conversion of the property of another by one who is already in lawful possession of it.
- An excuse defense used when a mental disease or defect prevents the actor from appreciating the nature or wrongfulness of their act.
- A mental state where the defendant possesses a subjective desire or specific objective to accomplish a prohibited result. (2 words)
- Obtaining legal title to property through reliance on a known false representation of material fact with intent to defraud. (2 words)
- The reckless disregard of a high risk of harm.
- Under the MPC, the mens rea that accompanies the prohibited act can be purposely, recklessly, negligently, or ________.
- The malicious or reckless burning of the dwelling of another.
- The constitutional standard of proof the prosecution must satisfy to prove every element of a charged crime. (4 words)
- A judicially-created doctrine advising that ambiguities in criminal statutes should be resolved in favor of the defendant. (3 words)
- The type of analysis used to determine whether a seizure occurred, whether there was probable cause, and whether police have reasonable suspicion, to name a few. (4 words)
- Any incriminating statement obtained through ________ may not be used against the suspect at the trial unless the police provided procedural safeguards. (2 words)
- A defense to a crime that the person reasonably believed that the commission of the crime was necessary to avoid an imminent and greater injury to society than that involved in the crime.
- A limited seizure and detention for the purpose of a criminal investigation based on reasonable suspicion. (2 words)
- The trespassory taking and carrying away of personal property of another with the intent to permanently deprive the owner.
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- Constitutional protection preventing a person from being tried twice for the same offense by the same sovereign. (2 words)
- Mitigation, often called heat of passion, that reduces murder to voluntary manslaughter based on an adequate provocative act.
- A form of murder where a death is caused during the commission or attempted commission of an inherently dangerous felony. (2 words)
- The doctrine where a lesser included offense, such as attempt or solicitation, is absorbed into the completed substantive crime.
- A warrantless search is valid if reasonable and made ________ to a lawful arrest.
- A judicially-created remedy that prevents the government from using evidence obtained in violation of the Constitution. (2 words)
- The physical, external component of a crime consisting of a voluntary act or legal omission. (2 words)
- The guilty mind or internal component of a crime required for liability in most offenses. (2 words)
- A standard for search or seizure requiring a fair likelihood or reasonable grounds to believe a crime was committed. (2 words)
- The unlawful killing of a human being committed with malice aforethought.
- A category of specific intent crimes; includes conspiracy and solicitation.
- Procedural warnings regarding the right to remain silent and the right to counsel required before a custodial interrogation begins. (2 words)
- Enticing, requesting, or encouraging another person to commit a crime with the intent that they do so.
- An inchoate crime requiring specific intent to commit a crime and a substantial step toward its commission.
- A voluntary bodily movement or willed muscular contraction controlled by the mind.
- An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime or accomplish an unlawful purpose.
- An affirmative excuse defense applicable when a person of reasonable firmness is coerced to commit a crime by an unlawful threat of force.
34 Clues: The reckless disregard of a high risk of harm. • The malicious or reckless burning of the dwelling of another. • The unlawful killing of a human being committed with malice aforethought. • A category of specific intent crimes; includes conspiracy and solicitation. • A warrantless search is valid if reasonable and made ________ to a lawful arrest. • ...
Criminal Justice System 2024-12-04
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- government cannot act unfairly, arbitrarily, or unreasonably in its treatment of criminal suspects
- Whose job is to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty
- information provided either by a witness who saw the crime occur or by a video or audio recording of the crime
- forbids unreasonable and searches and seizures
- money given over to the court in exchange for a suspect’s release
- Who does the jury elect as a foreman at the beginning of trial
- a serious crime that is usually punishable by more than one year in prison
- an agreement in which a defendant pleads guilty in return for a lesser charge
- minor crime, typically punishable by a fine or no more than one year in prison
- you have the right to remain silent
- executed in prison
- How many states do not permit the death penalty
- a group of citizens who examine the evidence in a serious criminal case
- the process of redrawing the geographic boundaries
- imprisonment in a jail, prison, or other correctional facility as punishment for crime
- the transfer of power from a central government to a regional or local government
- a repayment by an offender to a victim for losses, damages, or injuries from crime
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- What happens if the jury doesn’t reach a unanimous verdict
- Right guaranteed by the sixth amendment
- What is it called when the defendant is imprisoned but is allowed to work in the community during workdays
- Defends must have access too what
- a person is tried for a crime and found not guilty prosecutors cannot try that person again for the same crime
- defines rights and liberties
- Right to an appointed lawyer was upheld in what 1963 case
- The judges typically find a punishment that fits the what
- a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice
- a formal accusation of criminal behavior handed down by a grand jury
- Fifth amendment protects a defendant’s right not to testify against
- the stage in the criminal process when a person accused of a crime is informed of the charges and allowed to enter a plea of guilty/not guilty
- prohibits people from being forced to take soilders into their homes
30 Clues: executed in prison • defines rights and liberties • Defends must have access too what • you have the right to remain silent • Right guaranteed by the sixth amendment • forbids unreasonable and searches and seizures • How many states do not permit the death penalty • the process of redrawing the geographic boundaries • ...
Criminal Justice - Crimes 2025-01-13
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- Driving under the influence of alcohol
- Intentionally and repeatedly harassing or watching someone
- A crime of theft that involves stealing through a building
- The most personal crime of all of them
- Using words or actions that compromise peace
- Lying under oath in trial
- Type of response that may occur when domestic abuse takes place
- The unintentional killing of another person
- The stealing of money that was originally entrusted to someone
- The taking of another person against their will
- A public nuisance or annoyance
- A deliberate act of deception to get money or property
- A crime of theft against a person
- Killing of another person through the use of a vehicle
- Selling, transporting or importation of a banned substance
- A degree of homicide that is less than murder
- Anyone who helps another to commit a crime
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- Legal word for stealing
- Type of larceny less than 500 dollars also known as shoplifting
- Any crime that involves a weapon of some sort
- Amount of money in dollars that separates grand theft from petty theft
- A calm mind capable of reflection - component of first degree murder
- Intentional avoidance of paying state and federal taxes
- Unlawful contact or touching of another person
- A crime that mandates all parties speak, and is punishable only by monetary damages
- A crime punishable by prison or death
- Physically hitting another person without consent
- Behavior intended to annoy, upset or terrorize someone
- The thoughtful planning out of a homicide
- Killing of another person in the heat of anger
- Homicide that involves both evil intent and premeditation
- Homicide that does NOT involve premeditation or deliberation
- Intentional burning of a structure
- Deliberately defacing public property
- 2 or more people planning to commit a crime
- Type of violence against a spouse or kids within the home
- Type of larceny involving theft of over 500 dollars
- The willful control of a substance that is banned
38 Clues: Legal word for stealing • Lying under oath in trial • A public nuisance or annoyance • A crime of theft against a person • Intentional burning of a structure • A crime punishable by prison or death • Deliberately defacing public property • Driving under the influence of alcohol • The most personal crime of all of them • The thoughtful planning out of a homicide • ...
Criminal justice crossword 2024-08-09
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- a person who has committed a crime
- legal authority to take into custody
- permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
- a unlawful killing of one by another
- legal or social principles of freedom
- a person who institutes legal proceedings against someone
- a document to change or in addition to a law
- person whose profession is to represent clients in court
- assistance or doing work for a person or a group
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- a document legally approved by the government for a reasonable search/arrest
- opposite of dumb
- the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or a social group
- to carry out formal discovery on facts of an incident
- civil force of a national or local government
- having the power to make laws
- a group of 12 people given a verdict case to view evidence and decide if this person is guilty or not.
- people are treated impartially, fairly, and properly
- available facts or information indicating a valid or true proposition
- the day after thursday
- a thing forbidden by the law
20 Clues: opposite of dumb • the day after thursday • a thing forbidden by the law • having the power to make laws • a person who has committed a crime • legal authority to take into custody • a unlawful killing of one by another • legal or social principles of freedom • a document to change or in addition to a law • civil force of a national or local government • ...
Y12 Criminal Psy 2026-04-02
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- Police technique to improve eyewitness recall
- Person whose behaviour is copied due to influence
- Effect Bias where attractiveness leads to positive assumptions
- Behaviour learned through observation and imitation
- and Trauma Emotional arousal impairing eyewitness memory
- Holistic assessment of offender’s life and triggers
- Linked to mood and aggression
- Tendency of a criminal to reoffend
- Anxiety Temporary stress reducing recall accuracy
- Focus Witness attention drawn to weapon, reducing recall
- Brain region for planning, judgment, and impulse control
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- Publicity Media coverage before trial that biases jurors
- Questions Biased questions that suggest a particular answer
- Mental disorder marked by impulsivity and lack of guilt
- Labels shape behaviour by confirming expectations
- Mental frameworks that can distort memory
- Witness Testimony Specialist evidence clarifying complex issues for jurors
- Information Details after an event that distort memory
- Race Effect Better recognition of own-race faces than other races
- Behavioural Therapy Therapy changing thought patterns to reduce offending
20 Clues: Linked to mood and aggression • Tendency of a criminal to reoffend • Mental frameworks that can distort memory • Police technique to improve eyewitness recall • Labels shape behaviour by confirming expectations • Person whose behaviour is copied due to influence • Behaviour learned through observation and imitation • Holistic assessment of offender’s life and triggers • ...
Longteng Lesson 4-6 & R1 and R2 2023-05-10
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- entertain
- traveler
- sympathy
- hunger
- huge or big
- not deep
- development
- ensure
- head of state
- persuade
- catch a criminal
- resident or dweller
- exceptionally good
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- precise
- brave
- perfect
- supervise or control
- sneak out or in
- specific
- not in public
- quickly
- killing of a criminal
- an exciting exploration
- bank or social media user
- digital or not real
- in good order
- close or shut
27 Clues: brave • hunger • ensure • precise • perfect • quickly • traveler • sympathy • specific • not deep • persuade • entertain • huge or big • development • not in public • head of state • in good order • close or shut • sneak out or in • catch a criminal • exceptionally good • digital or not real • resident or dweller • supervise or control • killing of a criminal • an exciting exploration • bank or social media user
Challenging Thinking RDAP MB 2020-07-08
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- , This is one of the Three Cs this is how you explain to yourself the choices you have made.
- , This is one of the three Cs As an adult, you can make informed decisions, because you have the ability to think and reason.
- ,Criminal Thinking error. I was fired up after today's community meeting, but now I don't care.
- Orientation ,Criminal Thinking error. I put my chair there before count, so that's my spot.
- , Criminal Thinking error. Forget this... I'm just going to sit back and not say anything.
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- , Criminal Thinking error.... I've got this. This program is easy.
- , Criminal Thinking error..it's okay for me to leave group early, because I have some things I want to do.
- , Criminal Thinking error. If I wasn't selling drugs, someone else would be.
- , This is one of the three Cs Your intelligence, temperament, and other hereditary factors.
- , Criminal Thinking error..Hopefully someone notices that I pick stuff up to keep the community clean.
- Indolence , Criminal Thinking error... this group is boring. They should show more videos.
11 Clues: , Criminal Thinking error.... I've got this. This program is easy. • , Criminal Thinking error. If I wasn't selling drugs, someone else would be. • , Criminal Thinking error. Forget this... I'm just going to sit back and not say anything. • , This is one of the three Cs Your intelligence, temperament, and other hereditary factors. • ...
Criminal Law 2014-06-13
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- A person who is professionally involved in politics
- A person who commits robbery
- The act of making alcohol illegal
- Most powerful gangster
- A large quantity of money
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- A state to the left of Cleveland
- The illegal trading in Chicago
- An alcoholic beverage
- Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality
- A group of people doing illegal activity
- A lager scale robbery
- A very precious metal
12 Clues: An alcoholic beverage • A lager scale robbery • A very precious metal • Most powerful gangster • A large quantity of money • A person who commits robbery • The illegal trading in Chicago • A state to the left of Cleveland • The act of making alcohol illegal • A group of people doing illegal activity • A person who is professionally involved in politics • ...
criminal justice 2024-01-30
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- small criminal conduct punishable by incarceration for less than a year
- the enforcement by police,the courts,and correction institute
- a combination of trespass and the intent to commit a crime
- intentionally killing/ causing death in the course of aggravated felonies
- police restricting freedom and taking custody of a person
- the two court systems of federal and state
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- highest court in the judiciary system
- killing someone without intent to kill them
- the willful and malicious burning of a structure
- the party who sued in a lawsuit
- temporary release of the defendant prior to trial
- the party who files a civil lawsuit against the party who is alleged to have done harm
12 Clues: the party who sued in a lawsuit • highest court in the judiciary system • the two court systems of federal and state • killing someone without intent to kill them • the willful and malicious burning of a structure • temporary release of the defendant prior to trial • police restricting freedom and taking custody of a person • ...
CRIMINAL CROSSWORD 2023-12-04
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- "Helping" people cross the border
- Flea's homophone
- Soldiers for evil
- Mickey Mouse last seen
- ______ Of the fittest
- Erupting sapient
- Where is sanctuary
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- Mother of 2 well known
- 9 years into the future
- Brother of valley
- ______ In the united states
- Valley
12 Clues: Valley • Flea's homophone • Erupting sapient • Soldiers for evil • Brother of valley • Where is sanctuary • ______ Of the fittest • Mother of 2 well known • Mickey Mouse last seen • 9 years into the future • ______ In the united states • "Helping" people cross the border
Criminal Justice 2024-12-12
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- The rules that the jury must follow before reaching a verdict.
- The attorney who represents the government in prosecuting a case.
- A trial in which the judge, rather than a jury, determines the outcome.
- The person accused of a crime in a trial.
- The process in which a defendant and prosecutor agree to a lesser charge or lighter sentence to avoid a trial.
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- The attorney who represents the accused in a criminal trial.
- opening remarks made by both the prosecution and defense to outline their case.
- The decision made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial.
- A trial in which a jury determines the verdict.
- the only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion when testifying in a criminal trial.
- The selection process for jurors to ensure impartiality.
- the person who is accused, the person who is "on trial"
- The team of professionals, including judge, attorneys, and clerks, that facilitate a trial.
13 Clues: The person accused of a crime in a trial. • A trial in which a jury determines the verdict. • the person who is accused, the person who is "on trial" • The selection process for jurors to ensure impartiality. • The decision made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial. • The attorney who represents the accused in a criminal trial. • ...
CRIMINAL JUSTICE 2026-04-18
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- Costs charged to people on electronic monitoring
- Policy requiring mass prosecution of unauthorized border crossers
- Holding immigrants to ensure court appearance
- Technology used to track people with ankle devices
- Supervision instead of prison after release
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- Constant tracking or watching of individuals
- System where immigration enforcement merges with criminal justice
- Supervision instead of prison, often before incarceration
- Expanding control to more people who wouldn’t otherwise be punished
- Areas someone on electronic monitoring is not allowed to enter
- Type of court system used in immigration cases rather than criminal
- 1996 law that expanded immigration enforcement powers
12 Clues: Supervision instead of prison after release • Constant tracking or watching of individuals • Holding immigrants to ensure court appearance • Costs charged to people on electronic monitoring • Technology used to track people with ankle devices • 1996 law that expanded immigration enforcement powers • Supervision instead of prison, often before incarceration • ...
Joyful Jumble of Minds 2024-01-23
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- Musical instrument known for happiness
- Sparkling wine
- Festive decoration
- Cheerfulout burst
- Uncontrollable giggling fit
- Party favor that explodes with confetti
- Cheerful greeting
- Whimsicaldance
- Delicious sweet treat
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- Feeling of intense happiness
- lighthearted laughter
- Amusing story
- Playful teasing
- Playful water splash
- Delightful aroma
- Contagious excitement
- Cheerfulmelody
- A sunny disposition
- Hilarious mishap
- Warm Embrace
20 Clues: Warm Embrace • Amusing story • Sparkling wine • Cheerfulmelody • Whimsicaldance • Playful teasing • Delightful aroma • Hilarious mishap • Cheerfulout burst • Cheerful greeting • Festive decoration • A sunny disposition • Playful water splash • lighthearted laughter • Contagious excitement • Delicious sweet treat • Uncontrollable giggling fit • Feeling of intense happiness • ...
9A-Unit2 Great minds 2019-01-10
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- the group of people who have gathered to watch or listen to sth.
- to do what you are told or expected to
- the events in a story, play, etc.
- to think about sth. carefully, especially in order to make a decision; to think of sb./sth. in a particular way
- the quality in sth that makes it funny or amusing; the ability to laugh at things that are amusing
- to prevent sth. bad from happening
- a thing that sb. has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
- having skin that is almost white; having skin that is whiter than usual because of illness, a strong emotion, etc.
- an understanding about sth.; an ability to judge sth.
- the scientific study of the sun, moon, stars, planets, etc.
- the belief that sb./ sth. is good, sincere, honest, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you
- a place where you can sit, for example a chair
- a formal set of ideas that in intended to explain why sth. happens or exists
- a scientist who studies astronomy
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- to make sth. less or smaller in size, quantity, price, etc.
- the whole of space and everything in it, including the earth, the planets and the starts
- used to emphasize that sth. is correct in every way or in every detail
- on or during the evening or night of today
- unusually great intelligence, skill or artistic ability; a person who is unusually intelligent or artistic, or who has a very high level of skill, especially in one area
- the part of a person that makes them able to be aware of things, to think and to feel; a person who is very intelligent
- an institution at the highest level of education where you can study for a degree or do research
- a person who studies or writes about philosophy; s person who thinks deeply about things
- a spoken or written request to sb. to do sth. or to go somewhere
- the noise made by a group of people clapping their hands and sometimes shouting to show their approval or enjoyment
- a state of feeling or being happy or satisfied
- a talk that is given to a group of people to teach them about a particular subject, ofen as part of a university or college course
26 Clues: the events in a story, play, etc. • a scientist who studies astronomy • to prevent sth. bad from happening • to do what you are told or expected to • on or during the evening or night of today • a state of feeling or being happy or satisfied • a place where you can sit, for example a chair • an understanding about sth.; an ability to judge sth. • ...
Great minds think alike 2025-05-14
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- Werken met een duidelijk en concreet doel
- kritiek Kritiek die bedoeld is om te helpen verbeteren
- Erkenning of voordeel voor goed werk
- Hoe mensen binnen een groep met elkaar omgaan
- De plicht om bepaalde taken goed uit te voeren
- De toewijzing van specifieke taken aan teamleden
- Een groep mensen die samenwerkt aan een gemeenschappelijk doel
- Het proces van keuzes maken binnen een team
- Verschillen in achtergrond, kennis of cultuur in een team
- Hoe teamleden met elkaar omgaan
- Wanneer het team niet op schema zit
- Het beoordelen van samenwerking en resultaten
- Terugkoppeling geven over prestaties of gedrag
- Een meningsverschil of botsing binnen het team
- review Beoordeling van je werk door een collega
- Het uitwisselen van informatie tussen teamleden
- communicatie Eerlijk en transparant met elkaar praten
- Korte informatieoverdracht aan het begin van een taak
- Bereidheid om ideeën en meningen te delen
- Nabespreking van een activiteit of opdracht
- Iets uit jezelf starten of voorstellen
- Weten welke rol je speelt in het team
- Het vooraf bepalen van wat, wanneer en door wie iets moet gebeuren
- Het resultaat dat een team wil behalen
- Samen zoeken naar een goede oplossing
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- Verantwoording afleggen over je bijdrage
- Het bedenken van nieuwe ideeën of oplossingen
- Je kunnen inleven in anderen
- De vaardigheid om aandachtig te luisteren
- Hulp bieden aan collega’s binnen het team
- Tijdslimieten waarbinnen taken afgewerkt moeten zijn
- De persoon die het team aanstuurt
- Het overdragen van taken aan anderen
- Afstemming van verschillende taken en personen
- De drijfveer om actief bij te dragen
- De manier waarop een team is georganiseerd
- Het gevoel van samenhorigheid in een team
- De vaardigheid om een groep te begeleiden en motiveren
- Verdraagzaamheid voor andere meningen of werkstijlen
- Actieve betrokkenheid van teamleden
- Het efficiënt omgaan met tijd binnen het team
- Geloven in de goede bedoelingen en capaciteiten van anderen
- Het proces waarbij mensen samenwerken om iets te bereiken
- Een team met verschillende vakgebieden of expertises
- Het gevoel dat je bij het team hoort
- Het groeiproces dat een team doormaakt
- Een beslissing waar iedereen mee akkoord gaat
- Waardering tonen voor anderen in het team
- Iedereen betrekken en waarderen binnen het team
- De kennis en vaardigheden die iemand bezit
50 Clues: Je kunnen inleven in anderen • Hoe teamleden met elkaar omgaan • De persoon die het team aanstuurt • Actieve betrokkenheid van teamleden • Wanneer het team niet op schema zit • Erkenning of voordeel voor goed werk • Het overdragen van taken aan anderen • De drijfveer om actief bij te dragen • Het gevoel dat je bij het team hoort • Weten welke rol je speelt in het team • ...
Minds On - Civics Terms 2026-01-23
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- The process that’s used to make formal, civic decisions.
- Rights that depend on the law of the nation.
- A person who seeks election to public office.
- term commonly used to describe Indigenous Peoples in both Canada and America
- A system in which citizens have a voice in making decisions, rules, and laws.
- The original inhabitants of Canada, who are neither Inuit nor Métis.
- He felt that people tended to be selfish and were mainly interested in achieving their own interests
- An inhabitant of a city, town, or country.
- He agreed that selfishness and greed were part of human nature, but he felt that people also had a built-in sense of fairness and equality
- An opinion, preference, prejudice, or inclination that limits an individual’s or group’s ability to make fair, objective, or accurate judgments.
- A branch of politics that focuses on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
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- Indigenous peoples from the Arctic and northern regions of Canada, Alaska, Russia, and Greenland.
- A term very similar to the term Aboriginal that it is used globally to describe people who were the original inhabitants of any region throughout the world.
- Consists of all Ministers who are appointed on the recommendation of the Prime Minister from among the members of the House of Commons.
- The _____ Nation is comprised of descendants of people born of relations between Indian women and European men. The initial offspring of these unions were of mixed ancestry.
- First Nations (Status and non-Status), Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
- The establishment of a colony in one territory by a political power from another territory.
- A system of government in which one or a few people make decisions for a larger group without getting any input from the people who’ll be affected by the decision (sometimes called a “dictatorship”)
- One of two large rooms in the Centre Block where proceedings of the Senate and the House of Commons take place.
- New legislation, or changes to an existing law proposed to Parliament.
20 Clues: An inhabitant of a city, town, or country. • Rights that depend on the law of the nation. • A person who seeks election to public office. • The process that’s used to make formal, civic decisions. • First Nations (Status and non-Status), Inuit, and Métis Peoples. • The original inhabitants of Canada, who are neither Inuit nor Métis. • ...
THE GREAT MINDS CROSSWORD 2025-09-08
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- Developed Laws of Motion and Gravity
- Known as the Father of Geometry
- Invented Boolean algebra
- Developed game theory
- Known for Fibonacci sequence
- Introduced the Cartesian coordinate system
- Known for prime number theorem and analytic continuation of zeta
- Introduced the concept of zero in Indian mathematics
- Invented matrix determinant and cofactor expansion
- Proved the non-existence of general solutions to quintic equations
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- Famous for the formula
- First woman mathematician of note in history
- Developed measure theory and integration
- Known for set theory and infinity
- Inventor of Calculus (along with Newton)
- Discovered the theorem on right-angled triangle areas
- Known for his Last Theorem
- Known for the probability theorem of large numbers
- Founder of modern computer science
- Proved the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
20 Clues: Developed game theory • Famous for the formula • Invented Boolean algebra • Known for his Last Theorem • Known for Fibonacci sequence • Known as the Father of Geometry • Known for set theory and infinity • Founder of modern computer science • Developed Laws of Motion and Gravity • Developed measure theory and integration • Inventor of Calculus (along with Newton) • ...