criminal minds Crossword Puzzles

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

Criminal Procedure Crossword crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice System crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice Crossword crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice Careers crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice Review crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice Turkey crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Law Vocabulary crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice Terminology crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Longteng Lesson 4-6 & R1 and R2 2023-05-10

Longteng Lesson 4-6 & R1 and R2 crossword puzzle

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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

Crimes Against People and Property 2016-09-14

Crimes Against People and Property crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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. • ...

Year 12 Legal - Transition 2023-12-11

Year 12 Legal - Transition crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

Expert Detectives 2025-03-03

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A criminal who is escaping the police
Sad or worried
Someone with a strong built, fat and strong
Not willing to change one's opinion or decision
A fake name sued by someone
A mark left on the skin after an injury
Hidden or stored in a secret place
A person who helps someone commit a crime
A person who investigates a crime
To catch a criminal

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Failing to meet someone's expectations
An official investigation or request for information
A person who rents a building
A very thin or weak looking person
Heavy rains
A person who commits a crime
To have enough money or resources to buy something
Sightly angry or irritated
To give extra money for good service

19 Clues: Heavy rains • Sad or worried • To catch a criminal • Sightly angry or irritated • A fake name sued by someone • A person who commits a crime • A person who rents a building • A person who investigates a crime • A very thin or weak looking person • Hidden or stored in a secret place • To give extra money for good service • A criminal who is escaping the police • ...

Expert Detectives 2025-03-03

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A criminal who is escaping the police
Sad or worried
Someone with a strong built, fat and strong
Not willing to change one's opinion or decision
A fake name sued by someone
A mark left on the skin after an injury
Hidden or stored in a secret place
A person who helps someone commit a crime
A person who investigates a crime
To catch a criminal

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Failing to meet someone's expectations
An official investigation or request for information
A person who rents a building
A very thin or weak looking person
Heavy rains
A person who commits a crime
To have enough money or resources to buy something
Sightly angry or irritated
To give extra money for good service

Unit 3- Criminals and crime verbs 2021-05-03

Unit 3- Criminals and crime verbs crossword puzzle

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using violence to steal from somebody in a public placeverb)
stealing places that have been damaged in a war/natural disaster/etc.(crime)
intentionally damaging public property(verb)
stealing things from a shop while it is open(crime)
the use of violence for political purposes(crime)
killing somebody intentionally(criminal)

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stealing from houses and flats(verb)
taking a person by using violence, often to get money(verb)
obtaining money illegally by using clever methodsverb)
starting a fire in a building to damage it(criminal)
taking things illegally from one country to another(criminal)
stealing from people and banks(criminal)
stealing money and things(crime)
trying to make sb do sth you want by giving them money(crime)

14 Clues: stealing money and things(crime) • stealing from houses and flats(verb) • stealing from people and banks(criminal) • killing somebody intentionally(criminal) • intentionally damaging public property(verb) • the use of violence for political purposes(crime) • stealing things from a shop while it is open(crime) • starting a fire in a building to damage it(criminal) • ...

Intro to NYS Law quiz 2022-12-13

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the rule of not allowing illegally obtained evidence
lowest level of the law
the geographic area of the crime
act of taking from a dwelling
mental requirement of the law
category of the law dealing with torts
person accused of violating the law
criminal actions that can receive up to 1 yr in jail
action required in a civil case
the illegal taking of a life

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the accuser within a civil action
category of the law dealing with jail time
the study of law
act of taking from a person
the agency responsible for bring action against a criminal
most serious level of crime
physical requirement of the law
the taking of property from a store
one who practices the law

19 Clues: the study of law • lowest level of the law • one who practices the law • act of taking from a person • most serious level of crime • the illegal taking of a life • act of taking from a dwelling • mental requirement of the law • physical requirement of the law • action required in a civil case • the geographic area of the crime • the accuser within a civil action • ...

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. • ...

Vocab pg 72 2024-04-17

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Where criminals are
Who protects the people from the criminals
When some criminals steal money
Catch somen¡thing that is not yours
The mark that you left when you walk
The mark that you left when you touch something
The person who looks for clues
The person who stays where the crime is investigate

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When the police catch a criminal
When you kill someone
Study a crime
Follow someone who is running from the police
Look with a lot of detail
When you know who is the criminal, you..... a crime
What you use to kill someone
A clue in a other way
Someone who commits a crime

17 Clues: Study a crime • Where criminals are • When you kill someone • A clue in a other way • Look with a lot of detail • Someone who commits a crime • What you use to kill someone • The person who looks for clues • When some criminals steal money • When the police catch a criminal • Catch somen¡thing that is not yours • The mark that you left when you walk • ...

Unit 5 Master Minds 2023-03-23

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a journey by air
opposite of heavy
care, or mental process
gnash your teeth together
opposite of lost
after, or bottom
lives in it's natural habitat
tiny or miniscule
opposite of low
opposite of loose

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strength or power
physical argument
back leg
pleasantly helpful
cannot see
a tough skin eg: orange peel
slightly or almost
young human
opposite of day
being able to see

20 Clues: back leg • cannot see • young human • opposite of day • opposite of low • a journey by air • opposite of lost • after, or bottom • strength or power • physical argument • opposite of heavy • being able to see • tiny or miniscule • opposite of loose • pleasantly helpful • slightly or almost • care, or mental process • gnash your teeth together • a tough skin eg: orange peel • lives in it's natural habitat

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

Criminal Case Crossword crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Justice Essentials crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal History & Development crossword puzzle

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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

Masterminds Criminal Destiny crossword puzzle

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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

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

Criminal Justice Puzzle crossword puzzle

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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

Criminal Addictive Thinking crossword puzzle

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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 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 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

Criminal Justice - Crimes crossword puzzle

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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 • ...

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 • ...

A Wrinkle in Time 2024-05-15

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She talks reallly slow, can travel in time
A thing that people are fighting
Tall,Athletic,smart and friends with Meg.
He can suck people into IT, he can get into their minds
Scientist,smart,mom,husband of Mr.Murry and knows about the tesseract
They are athletic,normal,and will look out for meg
gets bullied at school,smart,is not good at going through the tesseract

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It is on the planet, everyone was in synnche
The fifeth demision, the way the kids travel, the way Mr.Murry traveled
Were the witches live, kids think it is haunted
all in rythem, perfect, if they don't they die
Smart,not as normal,brother of meg, and can read minds
Old,big,in the country, kind of spooky
Travel through space, wasn't with family for awhile, smart, scienntist, went on a mission
A brain, the person who controls Camozotz, makes people into a certain beat

15 Clues: A thing that people are fighting • Old,big,in the country, kind of spooky • Tall,Athletic,smart and friends with Meg. • She talks reallly slow, can travel in time • It is on the planet, everyone was in synnche • all in rythem, perfect, if they don't they die • Were the witches live, kids think it is haunted • They are athletic,normal,and will look out for meg • ...

Australia's Justice System Recap 2024-11-25

Australia's Justice System Recap crossword puzzle

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Act of communicating damaging a reputation
a sporting club or teacher most likely have these
A judge sets this when creating common law
criminal act that involves homicide
breach of c____________
legal failure in taking proper care
type of law that sees breaches of 'legal rules'
Name of Court that specialises in Constitutional law

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laws made by parliament
legally enforceable rules
Criminal act that involves stealing
voting system that is used in Lower House elections
a legal right to have our case heard in another court
laws made through the courts when a statute does not exist
Separation of p________
a specific order of courts throughout Australia
type of law between individuals seeking 'damages'
Grevious-Bodily-Harm

18 Clues: Grevious-Bodily-Harm • laws made by parliament • Separation of p________ • breach of c____________ • legally enforceable rules • Criminal act that involves stealing • criminal act that involves homicide • legal failure in taking proper care • Act of communicating damaging a reputation • A judge sets this when creating common law • a specific order of courts throughout Australia • ...

Hard Words 2024-02-15

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reptile
different
Dark
Vary
Able to use both hands
stray

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Scatter
In to minds
Get rid of
Head Off

10 Clues: Dark • Vary • stray • Scatter • reptile • Head Off • different • Get rid of • In to minds • Able to use both hands

Scary Smart Marketing 2025-10-31

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Strategy – Lowering price to attract buyers (discounts, offers, et
– Giving away free candy, products, or trials to promote a brand.
– Using visuals (like decorations) to attract buyers.
– Part of a “balance sheet,” showing a company’s financial status.
– Collecting data on customer habits to understand the market.
– Logos, colors, and designs that make a product recognizable.
– One of the 4 Ps of marketing: Product, Price, Place, Promotion.
Promotion – Short-term marketing tactics like discounts or Halloween deals.
– The specific group of people a business aims to reach; “target market.”

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– Making a product stand out in the minds of consumers.
– Online or digital promotion that spreads widely, like viral content.
– A catchy phrase that sticks in people’s minds, often used in advertising.
– The person who buys the product.
– The amount a customer pays for a product.
Psychology – The study of why customers make the choices they do.

15 Clues: – The person who buys the product. • – The amount a customer pays for a product. • – Using visuals (like decorations) to attract buyers. • – Making a product stand out in the minds of consumers. • – Collecting data on customer habits to understand the market. • – Logos, colors, and designs that make a product recognizable. • ...

Maycomb Minds Crosswords 2023-03-17

Maycomb Minds Crosswords crossword puzzle

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Violent man who tried to murder Scout and Jem
African-American man accused of raping Mayella
An established preference for something (from vocab list #1)
Was a "victim" of rape
Protagonist, narrator of the story
The quality or state of being pious (from vocab list #1)
A rash or reckless act (from vocab list #2)

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Song-birds that should never be killed
Scout's older brother
Lawyer that defends Tom Robinson
Marked by withdrawal from society : solitary (from vocab list #2)
The Finch family's neighbour, her house burns down
Mother-like figure for Jem and Scout

13 Clues: Scout's older brother • Was a "victim" of rape • Lawyer that defends Tom Robinson • Protagonist, narrator of the story • Mother-like figure for Jem and Scout • Song-birds that should never be killed • A rash or reckless act (from vocab list #2) • Violent man who tried to murder Scout and Jem • African-American man accused of raping Mayella • ...

MASTER MINDS 2014 2014-10-01

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What famous scientist is credited with the discovery of the concept of gravity?
The first name of a major character in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
A measure of steepness
Definition of this word: (adj.) Longing for the past (Example the stresses of studying for exams, filling out college applications, and spirit week left many seniors _______ for the days when recess was still a daily activity
Throughout the poem "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, the bird repeats which word?
A number multiplied by a variable in an expression
In astronomy, what planet is the third closest to our Sun?
This branch of government is headed by Congress, which includes the House of Representatives and the Senate. Their main task is to make the laws
Who is the President of Russia? (2 words)

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A state park right near us that bears the name of a famous New Yorker (founder of Standard Oil Company and a billionaire!)
In biology, what is the species name for human beings?
This is one of the eight parts of speech that indicates surprise or emotion, such as "Ouch!" or "Wow!"
A letter representing a value that may change

13 Clues: A measure of steepness • Who is the President of Russia? (2 words) • A letter representing a value that may change • A number multiplied by a variable in an expression • In biology, what is the species name for human beings? • In astronomy, what planet is the third closest to our Sun? • The first name of a major character in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” • ...

All Minds meet 2020-11-11

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covid impact
create new ideas
carry out or perform an action
Speed up our Business
Work Together
Think Creative

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Getting New clients
Base for new Platform
Using other services to drive growth
active support of an idea
venture at something new
New Ideation platform
Curious

13 Clues: Curious • covid impact • Work Together • Think Creative • create new ideas • Getting New clients • Base for new Platform • New Ideation platform • Speed up our Business • venture at something new • active support of an idea • carry out or perform an action • Using other services to drive growth

Legal Crossowrd 2013-05-28

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When a criminal defendant is brought before a judge after conviction for ordering the terms of the punishment
Court A place where more important trials happen
A person who is not a judge but who is authorised to hear and decide certain cases
A person who lends money to a defendant to pay for bail
A place where trials are held
To be found guilty of a crime
Saying that something is true
Any criminal offense for which a person is sentenced to imprisonment for more than one year
12 ordinary citizens called to court

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Last name of Judy
Starts with Fede ends with ration
Power and authority of a court to hear and make a judgment in a case
Starts with Refer ends with endum
An accused persons answer to a criminal charge
Testimony given by a witness who tells second or third hand information
Also called the state's attorney. Represents the state in a criminal case against a defendant
An offense for which the only sentence authorized is a fine
Statements made by a witness or party under oath

18 Clues: Last name of Judy • A place where trials are held • To be found guilty of a crime • Saying that something is true • Starts with Fede ends with ration • Starts with Refer ends with endum • 12 ordinary citizens called to court • An accused persons answer to a criminal charge • Court A place where more important trials happen • Statements made by a witness or party under oath • ...

Gov't Unit 4 Ch. 13 Lesson 2 Trials 2019-04-09

Gov't Unit 4 Ch. 13 Lesson 2 Trials crossword puzzle

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unanimous decision of guilt or innocence by a jury
formal charge of criminal action by a grand jury
trial system that is a contest between opposing sides
ending speech that asks jury to find defendant guilty or not guilty
attorney representing the gov't in a criminal trial
authority of trial court to be first to hear a case
defendant pleads guilty to a lesser crime than originally charged
citizens that hear charges & decides if evidence is sufficient for trial

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explanation of evidence to be presented to be proved/disproved
hears cases about burglary, murder, DUI,drugs
questioning of the witnesses
person who brings the suit in a civil court
trial system where the judge actively gathers evidence
person that a civil or criminal suit is brought against
state attorney who defends people who cannot afford an attorney
hears cases to right a wrong, not criminal in nature
additional closing arguments to respond to statements to defense
citizens who hear evidence during a trial and give a verdict

18 Clues: questioning of the witnesses • person who brings the suit in a civil court • hears cases about burglary, murder, DUI,drugs • formal charge of criminal action by a grand jury • unanimous decision of guilt or innocence by a jury • attorney representing the gov't in a criminal trial • authority of trial court to be first to hear a case • ...

Unit 3- Criminals and crime verbs 2021-05-03

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using violence to steal from somebody in a public placeverb)
stealing places that have been damaged in a war/natural disaster/etc.(crime)
intentionally damaging public property(verb)
stealing things from a shop while it is open(crime)
the use of violence for political purposes(crime)
killing somebody intentionally(criminal)

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stealing from houses and flats(verb)
taking a person by using violence, often to get money(verb)
obtaining money illegally by using clever methods(verb)
starting a fire in a building to damage it(criminal)
taking things illegally from one country to another(criminal)
stealing from people and banks(criminal)
stealing money and things(crime)
trying to make sb do sth you want by giving them money(crime)

SACE - CIVIL VS CRIMINAL 2023-09-14

SACE - CIVIL VS CRIMINAL crossword puzzle

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standard of proof in criminal cases
person who initiates criminal cases
cases that should be tried in front of jury
example of penalty that restrict a person's liberty
one of the element that need to be proven for criminal cases
claims for economic loss that can be quantified in dollar terms
legal liability placed on a person or organization for the tort of negligence committed by an employee

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standard of proof in civil cases
outcome in civil cases
this kind offences do not require the prosecution to prove the mental element
person who initiates civil cases
regulates relationship between private individuals
claims for non-economic loss that cannot be quantified in dollar terms
outcome in criminal cases

14 Clues: outcome in civil cases • outcome in criminal cases • standard of proof in civil cases • person who initiates civil cases • standard of proof in criminal cases • person who initiates criminal cases • cases that should be tried in front of jury • regulates relationship between private individuals • example of penalty that restrict a person's liberty • ...

Law and Order 2024-01-31

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A well-known criminal who steals, often by force.
The idea that some individuals might have a biological predisposition to criminal behavior.
Proven to be false or without merit.
The fear or anxiety felt in anticipation of something that may happen.
A now-discredited movement aimed at improving the genetic composition of the human population through selective breeding.
The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain.
Academic or research-based attention.
People or characteristics that resemble ancestors or earlier forms of life.
The study of the relationship between brain function and criminal behavior.

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Individuals characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy, and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits.
Conduct that shows a lack of consideration for others and that may cause damage to society, whether intentionally or through negligence.
A lack of ability to feel or express emotions.
The concept that people might commit crimes because of the conditions they live in, rather than being inherently bad.
The part of the brain responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and social behavior.
A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, associated with basic emotions and drives.
An examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death.
The study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.
The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
The skull, especially the part encasing the brain.

19 Clues: Proven to be false or without merit. • Academic or research-based attention. • A lack of ability to feel or express emotions. • A well-known criminal who steals, often by force. • The skull, especially the part encasing the brain. • The scientific study of the nervous system, including the brain. • ...

CRIMINAL LAW 2021-02-02

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intentional property damage, often for aesthetic purposes
Reason why the act was committed
time when the accused person is brought to court to hear charges, and plead guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
more serious crimes such as murder, kidnapping and robbery
to bring before the court, advance evidence for when a grand jury decides whether there is enough evidence to charge you with a crime
one who receives stolen property
Encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong to commit a crime or other offense

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illegally taking the property of another; theft; stealing
less serious crimes such as shoplifting or a DUI
Sec 439 CrPC deals with it, gives specific powers to HC and Court of Sessions
State of mind that accompanies the commission or the offence
maxim related to Sec 82 of IPC

12 Clues: maxim related to Sec 82 of IPC • Reason why the act was committed • one who receives stolen property • illegally taking the property of another; theft; stealing • more serious crimes such as murder, kidnapping and robbery • State of mind that accompanies the commission or the offence • less serious crimes such as shoplifting or a DUI • ...

CRIMINAL EVIDENCE1 2018-03-01

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a group of individuals chosen to be the decision-maker at a trial
a previous court decision followed in stare decisis
the individual suing in a civil litigation matter
written, published law that an administrative agency enacts
classification of crime by the severity of punishment
when a defendant is taken into custody or deprived of freedom of movement

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attorneys who represent the state of federal government in a criminal prosecution
the procedure during which law-enforcement records information about the defendant after arrest
the alleged offender in a criminal prosecution
a public official appointed to hear and decide legal issues in a court case
the federal legislative branch of government, responsible for enacting federal statues
unable to afford legal representation in a criminal prosecution

12 Clues: the alleged offender in a criminal prosecution • the individual suing in a civil litigation matter • a previous court decision followed in stare decisis • classification of crime by the severity of punishment • written, published law that an administrative agency enacts • unable to afford legal representation in a criminal prosecution • ...

Criminal Laws 2023-08-16

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The legal penalty of confining an individual in a correctional facility, such as a jail or prison, as a punishment for committing a crime.
A legal determination that there is insufficient evidence that the accused committed a crime
The person who is thought to have committed a crime.
The legal representatives for the State, who present evidence and arguments in a court of law to prove the accused’s guilt (Department of Public Prosecution)
The group of people who aim to enforce the law. These people can arrest the accused.

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when there was intention to commit a crime
A type of punishment or sentencing alternative that requires an individual convicted of a crime to perform unpaid work for the benefit of the community or a charitable organization.
A monetary penalty imposed by a court on a person who has been found guilty of committing a crime.
when there was an act that caused the crime
The penalties/punishment received by the accused if found guilty of committing a crime
The formal legal accusations that identify the alleged criminal offences
A legal determination that an individual has committed a crime.

12 Clues: when there was intention to commit a crime • when there was an act that caused the crime • The person who is thought to have committed a crime. • A legal determination that an individual has committed a crime. • The formal legal accusations that identify the alleged criminal offences • ...

Criminal Investigation Department 2013-09-21

Criminal Investigation Department crossword puzzle

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Deoxyribonucleic acid
entered as a tresspasser
sharp bladed instrument
shackles
physical attack
caught on camera
possessions or goods
to tkae liberty away
where trials take place
the location of an offence
stealing from a store
uses force or fear to steal
place of incident
12 of your peers

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to sratch dent or break something
person of interest
Conan Doyle detective
bystander who sees the crime take place
seizure of items for evidence
unique dabs
someone charged with an offence
Dr friend and assistant to Holmes
taken without permission
oxfordshire based detective
uses a scam to deceive

25 Clues: shackles • unique dabs • physical attack • caught on camera • 12 of your peers • place of incident • person of interest • possessions or goods • to tkae liberty away • Deoxyribonucleic acid • Conan Doyle detective • stealing from a store • uses a scam to deceive • sharp bladed instrument • where trials take place • entered as a tresspasser • taken without permission • the location of an offence • ...

Criminal Justice Terminology 2020-02-25

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/social security number
/private investigator
/special weapons and tactics
/the taking of a person into custody following the rules of law
/international criminal police organization
/also known as
/modus operandi (latin for method of operation); pattern of behavior typical for a particular offender committing a specific crime
/the power to hear and determine a case
witness /person who sees a crime take place
/a request made by the defense or state that the case can be reviewed by a court of appeal
/canine (dog)
/elected chief officer of a county law enforcement agency
/date of birth
/assault with a dangerous or deadly weapon
/a crime, less serious than a felony, and punishable by jail time
warrant /an order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person
/dead on arrival
/proof that someone accused of a crime could not have done it
/confidential informant
/overdose
/persons selected according to law and sworn to inquire into and declare a verdict on matters of fact
/to take someone away from a place without that person’s consent or by fraud
/combined DNA index system
/a legal narrative description of events related to a crime
/be on the lookout; similar to APB
/driving while intoxicated or impaired

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/threat to inflict injury with an apparent ability to do so
/child protective services
/an alternative to imprisonment allowing a person found guilty of an offense to stay in the community, usually under conditions and under the supervision of a probation officer
/a serious crime, such as murder or arson
/gunshot residue
of limitations /the period of time within which a lawsuit must be brought, after which it is barred for lapse of time
/the termination of formal charges
/assistant attorney general
/arresting officer
/questioning, usually by the police, of a suspect in custody
/a violation of the criminal law of a federal, state or local jurisdiction
/last known as
warrant /a written order issued by a judge that directs a law enforcement officer to search a specific area for a specific piece of evidence
/breaking and entering
/blood alcohol concentration
/all-points bulletin; similar to BOLO
/someone who intentionally helps another person commit a felony
/a person under the age of 18
/a person(s) formally charged but not yet tried for a crime
/driving under the influence
/hitting or striking another person

47 Clues: /overdose • /canine (dog) • /also known as • /last known as • /date of birth • /gunshot residue • /dead on arrival • /arresting officer • /private investigator • /breaking and entering • /social security number • /confidential informant • /child protective services • /combined DNA index system • /assistant attorney general • /special weapons and tactics • /blood alcohol concentration • ...

Criminal Justice System 2019-11-27

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A sentencing principle aimed at physically preventing offenders from reoffending
This has been removed as a mitigating factor that judges can consider
A judgement used in determining future sentences
A type of sentencing that sets out compulsory minimum punishments
A new type of offence carrying a mandatory minimum sentence is __________ causing death
A sentencing principle aimed at punishing an offender
A sentencing principle aimed at discouraging future criminal behaviour
The NSW Government has recently introduced laws providing for __________ for early guilty pleas
A criminal sentence is a __________ imposed by the state
A hearing that determines an offender's punishment

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Mandatory sentencing undermines the ____________ of powers
A factor that increases the severity of a sentence
A sentencing principle aimed at treating the underlying cause for criminal behaviour
The main piece of legislation governing sentencing in NSW is the Crimes (Sentencing _______) Act 1999
The NSW Government has introduced laws governing non-__________ periods
Courts are now able to take these into account when sentencing offenders in certain cases where a victim is deceased
A factor that reduces the severity of a sentence
The offender in the Thomas Kelly case
Judges are given this in the sentencing process
No judicial officer can impose a penalty higher than this

20 Clues: The offender in the Thomas Kelly case • Judges are given this in the sentencing process • A judgement used in determining future sentences • A factor that reduces the severity of a sentence • A factor that increases the severity of a sentence • A hearing that determines an offender's punishment • A sentencing principle aimed at punishing an offender • ...

Criminal Justice System 2020-03-29

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Award privileges, punish bad behavior
These courts have the power to remove children from their homes and move them to foster homes or other treatment facilities
Who presents a case to the prosecutor?
A written statement of the essential facts of the offense charged against the accused
This group includes neighborhoods, educational facilities, individuals, families, etc. that report crime
Impose sentences for criminals, set bail
Hears evidence against the accused presented by the prosecutor and decides if there is sufficient evidence to cause the accused to be brought to trial
Another word for a judge
After a criminal is convicted, this is imposed
Bank robbery, kidnaping, etc.
When sentenced to more than 1 year
The accused

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Outlines the rights for individuals
The release of a prisoner before the full sentence has been served
Determine length of parole
Allows the convicted person to remain free but be subject to certain conditions and restrictions such as drug testing or drug treatment
Seeks to control crime
All suspects prosecuted for serious crimes have a right to be represented by this person
Requires the offender to pay compensation to the victim
Finding this person involved in the crime is essential to moving the case through the system
File/drop/reduce charges
Enforce crime, detain people
This is where the accused is informed of the charges, advised of the rights of criminal defendants, and asked to enter a plea to the charges
What is the upper age for juvenile court jurisdiction?
When sentenced to less than 1 year

25 Clues: The accused • Seeks to control crime • File/drop/reduce charges • Another word for a judge • Determine length of parole • Enforce crime, detain people • Bank robbery, kidnaping, etc. • When sentenced to more than 1 year • When sentenced to less than 1 year • Outlines the rights for individuals • Award privileges, punish bad behavior • Who presents a case to the prosecutor? • ...

criminal justice system 2020-03-28

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formal judgement on a disputed matter
occurrence where a convicted criminal got reoffended
punishment enforced by the government
when an offense is committed by a minor Police enforce laws
period of time an offender has to be on good behavior after release
a minor crime
part of the us government incharge of enforcing laws
Assign to type of correctional facility Parolingauthorities Revoke parole
someone who preps a case for court
the release of a prisoner temporarily
file charges

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courts decision of someone is guilty or not
handle cases and drop charges
people who enforce the law
someone of the age of 17 or younger
an action that is punishable by state of law
held in court and each side has a right to give their case on why they are in the right.
lower level prison or community jail
answer to a claim in a criminal case
release from jail or correctional facility
more serious crime than a misdemeanor
to charge someone with a crime

22 Clues: file charges • a minor crime • people who enforce the law • handle cases and drop charges • to charge someone with a crime • someone who preps a case for court • someone of the age of 17 or younger • lower level prison or community jail • answer to a claim in a criminal case • formal judgement on a disputed matter • punishment enforced by the government • ...

Criminal Justice System 2020-03-27

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All suspects who have been thought to have committed a serious crime have the right to hire a ____ ____.
What is the most serious sentence?
The incarcerated normally spend time in either ____ or ____.
Most crime is handled with ____ and ____ Governments.
What large group investigates the presented evidence in a court?
This is where prisoners may be able to appeal their sentences.
A plea of guilty sometimes results in negotiations between the prosecutor, and the ____.
Many juveniles are sent to ____ programs to not suffer from incarceration.
The more arrests one has, the more likely they are to be arrested ____.
Limits of discretion ____.
Where the accused is told their punishment and asked to enter a plea of charges.
If a judge does not find a probable cause, the case must be ____.

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When juveniles are incarcerated, the case is formally handled by filing a ____ ____.
The condition where you can release a prisoner before their time is fully served.
Once released from incarceration, juveniles are normally ordered this in order to teach them a lesson.
Each State and the Federal Government has its own ____ ____ ____.
Judges see whether or not there is a _____ _____ to keep the suspect.
Who decided whether or not charges will be filed on someone who committed a crime?
The accused person pleads this when there is a penalty and wishes to not admit guilt.
A person who is thought to have committed a crime.
A ____ ____ occurs when a decision could be made at first glance.
What is the maximum age in most states to be sent to juvenile prison?
A person accused of a serious crime is guaranteed a ____ ____ ____.
____ also has a criminal justice system to help with bank robberies and kidnapping.

24 Clues: Limits of discretion ____. • What is the most serious sentence? • A person who is thought to have committed a crime. • Most crime is handled with ____ and ____ Governments. • The incarcerated normally spend time in either ____ or ____. • This is where prisoners may be able to appeal their sentences. • What large group investigates the presented evidence in a court? • ...

Criminal Justice Crossword 2021-02-25

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verdict that usually results when a court of law finds a defendant guilty of a crime
the standard of proof required in a criminal trial
any crime punishable by a term in state prison
a formal accusation made by a governmental authority asserting that somebody has committed a crime
criminal intent
Excessive use of psychoactive drugs, such as alcohol, pain medications, or illegal drugs
the system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community
seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody
A person who aids, abets, or encourages another to commit a crime but who is not present at the scene
a group or society of associates, friends or members of a family with a defined leadership and internal organization that identifies with or claims control over territory in a community and engages, either individually or collectively, in illegal, and possibly violent, behavior
a convicted criminal who reoffends, especially repeatedly
an illegal act for which someone can be punished by the government especially
one associated with another especially in wrongdoing
a smaller crime other than felony
federal and state laws that make certain behavior illegal and punishable by imprisonment and/or fine
the act of asking for or trying to obtain something from someone

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An agreement between two or more people to commit an illegal act, along with an intent to achieve the agreement's goa
the set of laws or policies that regulate the manufacture, sale, transfer, possession, modification, or use of firearms by civilians
any agreement in a criminal case between the prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant agrees to plead guilty or nolo contendere to a particular charge in return for some concession from the prosecutor
standard of proof required in a civil trial
a person who has committed a prescribed offence
someone who assists 1) someone who has committed a crime, 2) after the person has committed the crime, 3) with knowledge that the person committed the crime, and 4) with the intent to help the person avoid arrest or punishment
declare the punishment decided for (an offender)
a failure to act when you have a duty to act
the level of certainty and the degree of evidence necessary to establish proof in a proceeding
a criminal has an intent to commit a crime and takes a substantial step toward completing the crime, but for reasons not intended by the criminal, the final resulting crime does not occur
the state of being confined in prison; imprisonment

27 Clues: criminal intent • a smaller crime other than felony • standard of proof required in a civil trial • a failure to act when you have a duty to act • any crime punishable by a term in state prison • a person who has committed a prescribed offence • declare the punishment decided for (an offender) • the standard of proof required in a criminal trial • ...

Criminal Law Crossword 2022-02-26

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The standard of proof required in a criminal case is beyond ? doubt
Meaning a guilty mind
When someone is unable to control their actions
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 killing is an element of murder
A person is not guilty when this happens as there is no mens rea
The parties which bears the burden of proof in a criminal case
The killing of a person
This type of indifference may result in a charge of murder
A person may NOT use the defence of intoxication if they ended up in that state this way
This must exist if a person wishes to claim self defence
Under this age you cannot be charged with a crime

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This type of malice must exist for a person to be guilty 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
If you try and kill a person but fail you are likely to be found guilty of this type of murder
A type of homicide where malice aforethought is absent
An intention to commit this type of harm may result in a charge of murder
This may result in a person not giving the required standard of care and could result in a charge of manslaughter
A causal link is not broken because of this, even if it is unexpected
A defence to murder
The guilty act

21 Clues: The guilty act • 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 • This must exist if a person wishes to claim self defence • ...

Criminal Law Vocabulary 2023-06-03

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District Court Arraignment
Department of Corrections
A statement made under oath
Only a higher court can change the judgment of a lower court
A document sent out, ordering someone to appear
Proceeding brought to court without notice to the other side
They are worn to give a fair verdict
Defendants Punishment ordered by the court
Fairbanks Police Department
Charging Document
A person summoned to testify

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Defendant is required to report to Jail
Defendant released before trial under specific conditions
Evidence
Statement made to use as discovery
Submitted by either party for a judge to make a decision related to the case
North Pole Police Department
Final decision made by the court
Law Office Assistant
Defendant representing themselves
Alaska State Troopers

21 Clues: Evidence • Charging Document • Law Office Assistant • Alaska State Troopers • Department of Corrections • District Court Arraignment • A statement made under oath • Fairbanks Police Department • North Pole Police Department • A person summoned to testify • Final decision made by the court • Defendant representing themselves • Statement made to use as discovery • ...

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

Criminal law crossword 2022-05-26

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Type of conduct where unruly behavior consists as a minor offense
Type of unauthorized racing where two vehicles side by side run a pre-arranged course
breaking and entering of a dwelling at night with the intent to commit a felony
Willful and malicious burning of the property/dwelling of another
Type of defense where to believe they are in danger of serious injury or death
Temporarily taking of a motor vehicle without the owner’s permission
Taking part in a violent public disturbance is called
violence, force, or threats
Wrongful taking of another’s property by a person who has been entrusted with that property
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation
Unlawful removal or restraint of a person against their will

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The act of stealing goods from a store
Crime where a person falsely makes or alters a writing or document with intent to defraud
Unlawful taking and carrying away of the personal property of another with intent to deprive the owner
The act of giving or receiving something of value in exchange for some kind of influence or action in return
Type of jeopardy where in the 5th Amendment it says no person can be tried twice for the same crime
The unlawful killing of another human being without malice of aforethought
the willing and malicious damage to property
Unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another
Only crime defined by US Constitution
Type of defense where a person cannot be held responsible if they do not know what they are doing

21 Clues: violence, force, or threats • 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 • Unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another • Unlawful removal or restraint of a person against their will • ...

Criminal Justice 1 2024-12-19

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Process – The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person.
– A person who helps another commit a crime.
– A claim or piece of evidence showing that someone was elsewhere when a crime occurred.
– The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
– A serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.
– A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
– The process of taking legal action.
– A court hearing where the defendant is formally charged and enters a plea.
– A period of supervised release as an alternative to prison.
– The legal process of resolving a dispute or deciding a case.

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– A legal document ordering someone to attend court as a witness or present evidence.
– A less serious crime punishable by a fine or jail time of less than one year.
– A person accused of a crime in a court case.
– The authority of a court to hear and decide cases.
Corpus – A legal principle requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.
– A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime.
– The conditional release of a prisoner before completing their sentence.
– The legal team or lawyer who brings charges against a defendant in criminal cases.
– A sum of money or property used to ensure the defendant appears in court.
– The use of science and technology to investigate crimes.

20 Clues: – The process of taking legal action. • – A person who helps another commit a crime. • – A person accused of a crime in a court case. • – The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend. • – The authority of a court to hear and decide cases. • – A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime. • – The use of science and technology to investigate crimes. • ...

criminal justice [amendments] 2024-10-25

criminal justice [amendments] crossword puzzle

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type of view from on top, like a birds eye view
outdated penalty, 19 states are against this penalty
the seventh amendment applies to _____ cases
a federal prosecutor must start her trial no more than ___ days after the arrest
the trial in which the supreme court rules that the death penalty is not cruel & unusual punishment
cruel & unusual punishments
the right to a fair trial
quartering of soldiers
unreasonable searches & seizures
due process of law

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the defendant has the right to a ______ even if he can’t pay for it
freedom of speech, religion, press & assembly
type of view from person, like 1st person
non-enumerated rights
states rights
he included a prohibition of cruel & unusual punishments in a draft of Virginia’s Declaration of Rights
right to bear arms
rights not specifically mentioned in constitution
number of states that allow the death penalty
trial by jury in civil cases

20 Clues: states rights • right to bear arms • due process of law • non-enumerated rights • quartering of soldiers • the right to a fair trial • cruel & unusual punishments • trial by jury in civil cases • unreasonable searches & seizures • type of view from person, like 1st person • the seventh amendment applies to _____ cases • freedom of speech, religion, press & assembly • ...

Criminal Trial Process 2024-11-07

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Right or Wrong: At the conclusion of the defendant’s case, the prosecutor may present additional information to respond to evidence offered by the defense
What the attorneys say in their closing arguments is not _____
When the prosecution’s side has completed its questioning of a witness, the defense is allowed to _____-examine the witness on any relevant matter
When the prosecution has called all the witnesses for its side of the case and presented all its evidence, that side _____ its case
Witnesses in all trials take an _____ that what they say in court is true
After the prosecution rests, the defendant’s attorney may ask the court to decide the case in the defendant’s favor because the prosecuting attorney did not present sufficient evidence to prove the case against the defendant
_____ examination: Prosecuting attorney calling witnesses and asking them questions
Scheduled to determine the punishment a convicted defendant will receive
Sworn to take charge of the jury and escort them from the courtroom to the jury deliberating room
Right or Wrong: Defense attorneys must give opening statements immediately after the prosecuting attorney gives his or hers

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_____ examination: After cross-examination, the attorney who originally called the witness may ask additional questions of the witness to clarify something touched on in the cross-examination
Speaks first in opening statements
The prosecution is required to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond this
Purpose is to summarize the case and outline what will be proven
Has to sign the verdict
Jurors may submit these for witnesses to the judge
Defendant in a criminal case is not required to prove this
Not required to present any evidence
Reads instructions to the jurors explaining the law that applies to the case after closing arguments
Verdict in a criminal trial must be this

20 Clues: Has to sign the verdict • Speaks first in opening statements • Not required to present any evidence • Verdict in a criminal trial must be this • Jurors may submit these for witnesses to the judge • Defendant in a criminal case is not required to prove this • What the attorneys say in their closing arguments is not _____ • ...

Criminal Justice Vocab. 2025-05-15

Criminal Justice Vocab. crossword puzzle

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Lawyer questions the other side’s witness
Where trials are held
Person who gives testimony
More serious crime
attorney Lawyer defending the accused
Legal rules/process
Another word for lawyer
plea When someone admits guilt
Person filing a civil lawsuit
Written court order
Jury or judge decision

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Lawyer for the state
The legal right to interrupt or challenge
Less serious crime
Person accused of a crime
People who decide the case outcome
Statement given under oath
Person in charge of the court
Legal fault or responsibility
The judge’s final decision

20 Clues: Less serious crime • More serious crime • Legal rules/process • Written court order • Lawyer for the state • Where trials are held • Jury or judge decision • Another word for lawyer • Person accused of a crime • Person who gives testimony • Statement given under oath • The judge’s final decision • Person in charge of the court • Legal fault or responsibility • Person filing a civil lawsuit • ...

Criminal Justice Quiz 2025-05-16

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The conviction of a person for a crime they didn't do
A serious criminal offense more than 1 year in prison or death
Killing of a human by another human
Written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation used as evidence in court
The person accused of a crime
The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an accused individual
Restoring someone to a productive life
"guilty mind" referring to the intent behind committing a crime
Legal rights read to an individual upon arrest
An official authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law
Declaration of a punishment
A defense claim that the defendant committed a crime under threat or harm
A legal standard requiring more than suspicion but less evidence beyond reasonable doubt

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The jury selection process where potential jurors are questioned for bias
A professional who supervises offenders on probation
A group of citizens convened to evaluate whether sufficient evidence exists to indicate a suspect
A minor wrong doing less severe than a felony
A request to a higher court to review and change the outcome of a court decision
A legal document issued by a judge allowing police to perform a specific act
A legal principle that prohibits an individual from being tried twice

20 Clues: Declaration of a punishment • The person accused of a crime • Killing of a human by another human • Restoring someone to a productive life • A minor wrong doing less severe than a felony • Legal rights read to an individual upon arrest • A professional who supervises offenders on probation • The conviction of a person for a crime they didn't do • ...

Criminal Code Vocab 2022-01-14

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Unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property in order to intimidate or coerce a government, the civil population in an attempt to further certain political or social objectives.
using someones personal information without his or hers consent to commit a crime.
Taking someones property without his or hers consent.
The application or treat of force without the other persons consent.
The pursuit or repeated communication with an unwilling victim.
Theft involving violence or threats of violence.
Words,images or actions that are offensive to the public morality.
A violation of traffic regulations, such as breaking the speed limits.
The illegal, forced removal of a child from the custodial parent.
the body of public law that declares actions to be crimes and prescribes punishments for those crimes.

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Culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide.
The killing of another person, directly or indirectly.
The age at which a young person can legally consent to sexual activity.
The act of counselling, aiding, or abetting someone to commit a crime.
Mercy killing, usually to relieve suffering.
A hand-held weapon, such as a rifle, pistol, or other portable gun.
Intentionally causing damage to property by fire.
Sexual activity in exchange for money.
entering someones premises without permission with intent to commit an indictable offence.
Intentional homicide
Intentional deceit in order to cause a loss of property.
agreement given freely and voluntarily.

22 Clues: Intentional homicide • Sexual activity in exchange for money. • agreement given freely and voluntarily. • Mercy killing, usually to relieve suffering. • Theft involving violence or threats of violence. • Intentionally causing damage to property by fire. • Culpable homicide that is not murder or infanticide. • Taking someones property without his or hers consent. • ...

Criminal Law & Procedures 2022-10-18

Criminal Law & Procedures crossword puzzle

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disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged crime.
Offenses committed in the business world typically are referred to as white-collar crimes
law and imposed by a court
for one year or less, by a fine of $1,000 or less, or both.
A punishable offense against society
is the use of the force that appears to be reasonably necessary to the victim to pre-
Are based on problems with
death, serious bodily harm, rape, or kidnapping.

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freedom from prosecution even
way evidence is obtained or the way an accused person is arrested, questioned, tried, or punished.
a crime punishable by confinement for more than a year in a state prison or by a fine of more than $1,000, or both—or even death.
one has committed the crime charged.
a less serious crime in exchange for having a
a reasonable ground for belief
is action that hinders the administration of justice.
a less serious crime. It usually is punishable by confinement in a county or city
serious charge dropped
An accused person may agree to plead guilty
Any penalty provided
a legal position taken by an accused to defeat the charges against him or her.

20 Clues: Any penalty provided • serious charge dropped • law and imposed by a court • Are based on problems with • freedom from prosecution even • a reasonable ground for belief • one has committed the crime charged. • A punishable offense against society • An accused person may agree to plead guilty • a less serious crime in exchange for having a • ...

Criminal Intentions Crossword 2022-01-18

Criminal Intentions Crossword crossword puzzle

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Raskolnikov is an example of an anti____
Raskolnikov argues that this English physicist was an extraordinary man
H.H. Holmes’ real last name
Ayoola says “All [Tade] wants is a __________”
Symbol of Christianity that Sonya gives to Raskolnikov before he confesses
Philosophy that Raskolnikov adopts after his murders
Colloquial name of Katerina Ivanovna’s illness
Ayoola completely lacks this ability to understand other’s feelings
Patrick Prendergast reflects this theme of The Devil in the White City
Color of the buildings in the Chicago World’s Fair
Season that Crime and Punishment happens in
Eighteen Ninety-_____ World’s Columbian Exposition
The Devil in the White City occurs in this era of American History
Stage name of William Cody, who was denied from performing within the Chicago World’s Fair
My Sister, the Serial Killer is filled with this type of humor
Bible story in Crime and Punishment
Region that Raskolnikov is sent to as punishment
Name of Daniel Burnham’s partner who died early on in the book
Ayoola and Korede’s aunty
A certain organ that is a major symbol in The Devil in the White City
Zossimov’s occupation
Perception vs _______, a theme found in Crime and Punishment and The Devil in the White City
This quality of H.H. Holmes allowed him to persuade innocent people
Colorful dichotomy in Devil in the White City

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Power that Raskolnikov often attributes his actions to
Emeline Cigrand leaves this in Holmes’ vault
Type of disaster that serves as a motif of destruction in The Devil in the White City
Designer and namesake of Chicago’s signature wheel
Korede’s occupation
Name of the park that the Chicago World’s Fair was built on, honoring a 19th century president
Occupation of Nikolai, who wrongly confessed to Raskolnikov’s murders
Sister ship of the Titanic that Burnham is on in the prologue
rench structure that the Chicago World’s Fair tried to outdo
Behavioral complex displayed by Luzhin in his interactions with Dunya
Comatose confidant?
Nigerian language employed by Oyinkan Braithwaite
High class, aristocratic Russians spoke and wrote in this language
Svidrigailov tells the guard he’s going to this country before killing himself
Ilya Petrovich’s nickname, because of his short temper
Crime and Punishment River
Flower-loving designer of Central Park and the World’s Fair
Adjective that describes most men in My Sister, the Serial Killer
City where Holmes was finally arrested
Marmaledov’s main temptation
My Sister, the Serial Killer city
Word meaning “from the father” (Raskolnikov’s is Romanovich)
Korede’s decisions to help her sister blur the line between these two things
Where Raskolnikov hides his stolen possessions under
The citizens of Chicago display this quality on Opening Day
My Sister, the Serial Killer opens with the murder of this man

50 Clues: Korede’s occupation • Comatose confidant? • Zossimov’s occupation • Ayoola and Korede’s aunty • Crime and Punishment River • H.H. Holmes’ real last name • Marmaledov’s main temptation • My Sister, the Serial Killer city • Bible story in Crime and Punishment • City where Holmes was finally arrested • Raskolnikov is an example of an anti____ • ...

Criminal Intentions Crossword 2022-01-18

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Colorful dichotomy in Devil in the White City
Stage name of William Cody, who was denied from performing within the Chicago World’s Fair
Color of the buildings in the Chicago World’s Fair
A certain organ that is a major symbol in The Devil in the White City
Region that Raskolnikov is sent to as punishment
Crime and Punishment River
Raskolnikov argues that this English physicist was an extraordinary man
Bible story in Crime and Punishment
City where Holmes was finally arrested
Korede’s decisions to help her sister blur the line between these two things
Svidrigailov tells the guard he’s going to this country before killing himself
Comatose confidant?
Occupation of Nikolai, who wrongly confessed to Raskolnikov’s murders
Emeline Cigrand leaves this in Holmes’ vault
Ayoola completely lacks this ability to understand other’s feelings
Eighteen Ninety-_____ World’s Columbian Exposition
High class, aristocratic Russians spoke and wrote in this language
Symbol of Christianity that Sonya gives to Raskolnikov before he confesses
Sister ship of the Titanic that Burnham is on in the prologue
Ilya Petrovich’s nickname, because of his short temper
Name of Daniel Burnham’s partner who died early on in the book
Power that Raskolnikov often attributes his actions to
French structure that the Chicago World’s Fair tried to outdo

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The Devil in the White City occurs in this era of American History
My Sister, the Serial Killer opens with the murder of this man
Type of disaster that serves as a motif of destruction in The Devil in the White City
The citizens of Chicago display this quality on Opening Day
Nigerian language employed by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Behavioral complex displayed by Luzhin in his interactions with Dunya
Korede’s occupation
Zossimov’s occupation
Ayoola and Korede’s aunty
My Sister, the Serial Killer city
Season that Crime and Punishment happens in
Philosophy that Raskolnikov adopts after his murders
Flower-loving designer of Central Park and the World’s Fair
Colloquial name of Katerina Ivanovna’s illness
Marmaledov’s main temptation
Raskolnikov is an example of an anti____
Where Raskolnikov hides his stolen possessions under
Word meaning “from the father” (Raskolnikov’s is Romanovich)
This quality of H.H. Holmes allowed him to persuade innocent people
Designer and namesake of Chicago’s signature wheel
Ayoola says “All [Tade] wants is a __________”
Adjective that describes most men in My Sister, the Serial Killer
Name of the park that the Chicago World’s Fair was built on, honoring a 19th century president
Patrick Prendergast reflects this theme of The Devil in the White City
H.H. Holmes’ real last name
Perception vs _______, a theme found in Crime and Punishment and The Devil in the White City
My Sister, the Serial Killer is filled with this type of humor

Criminal Code Vocab 2022-01-13

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a rifle or pistol
theft involving violence
intentionally deceiving the public or person in order to cause a loss of property
causing bodily harm
painlessly putting to death, as an act of mercy
the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property in order to intimidate or coerce a government
words, images or actions that go against moral values
a law broken while operating a motor vehicle
an agreement given freely and voluntarily
the killing of another person, directly or indirectly
entering into another's premises without permission by breaking

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intentional homicide
age at which law recognizes the legal capacity the ability to understand the nature and effect of ones actions
taking ones property without consent
aiding or abetting someone to commit suicide
killing another person by committing an unlawful act
recklessly causing damage by fire or explosives
communicating with an unwilling victim person whom it has effected
the body of public law that declares actions to be crimes
sexual activities in exchange for money
illegal, forced removal of an unmarried person under the age of 16
using someones personal information, without consent

22 Clues: a rifle or pistol • causing bodily harm • intentional homicide • theft involving violence • taking ones property without consent • sexual activities in exchange for money • an agreement given freely and voluntarily • aiding or abetting someone to commit suicide • a law broken while operating a motor vehicle • recklessly causing damage by fire or explosives • ...

q4 criminal justice1 2022-05-11

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An assessment of the risk level probationers pose to the community and themselves.
A state correctional facility designed to hold convicted felons while they serve their criminal sentence. (State Prison)
A condition of probation in which the offender repays society of the victim of the crime for the trouble the offender caused.
Prison sentences for two or more criminal acts, served one after the other.
Sentencing is aimed at sparing non-dangerous offenders from the stigma and labeling of a criminal conviction and involvement with the justice process
The action or practice of awarding each person his or her just due. Sanctions based on equity seek to compensate individual victims and the general society for their losses due to crime rehabilitation Sentencing is aimed at reducing future criminality by treating and eliminating the underlying causes of crime.
Defendants may be asked to confront their behavior, the damage they caused the victim, and the shame they brought to their family, friends, and community. The goal is satisfying everyone’s need and restore the wrongdoer to good standing in society.
for employment, or to maintain family ties.
a state or federal correctional institution for incarceration of felony offenders for terms of 1 year or more. (State or Federal)

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A correctional policy that allows inmates to leave the institution for vocational or educational
A correctional facility designed to hold pretrial detainees and misdemeanants serving their criminal sentences. (County Jails)
Prison sentences for two or more criminal acts, served simultaneously and run together.
Levying a money payment on offenders to compensate society for their misdeeds.
The policy of keeping dangerous criminals of confinement to eliminate the risk of their repeating their offense in society
A prison term that is delayed while the defendant undergoes a period of community treatment. If the treatment is successful, the prison sentence is
An administrative act performed by a parole authority that removes a person from parole, or a judicial order by a court removing a person from parole or probation, in response to a violation on the part of the parolee or probationer.
An alternative sanction that requires an offender to work in the community at such tasks as cleaning public parks or working with disabled children in lieu of an incarceration sentence.
A sentence entailing the conditional release of a convicted offender into the community under the supervision of the court (in the form of a probation officer), subject to certain conditions for a specified time
The medieval practice of allowing offenders to go unpunished if they agreed to refrain from any further criminal behavior
The process in which a probation officer settles cases at the initial appearance before the onset of formal criminal proceedings.

20 Clues: for employment, or to maintain family ties. • Prison sentences for two or more criminal acts, served one after the other. • Levying a money payment on offenders to compensate society for their misdeeds. • An assessment of the risk level probationers pose to the community and themselves. • ...

Criminal Justice Terms 2022-08-24

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to lie under oath
a hearing where a person is formally hear their charges and get their plea
a lawyers final opportunity in trial to explain to the judge and jury why they should win the case
unintentionally causing the death of another person
fairness in all legal matters, both civil and criminal
when someone who loses in court asks for a higher court
an uncompleted trial
the power or the right of the court to interpret or apply a law
when a person is held in a state for a crime that happened in the state

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a lawyers first opportunity to address the jury in a trial
another way to explain an attorney
intentional killing with no prior intent to kill
the judge listens and hears arguments from both prosecution and defendant
officers must have a reason before detaining someone
malicious intent to kill but not premeditated
no other reasonable evidence to prove someone is guilty
unlawfully seized evidence cannot be used in the court
considering a fair case without choosing a side
sentencing someone to death for a more serious crime and carrying out with that sentence
another word for someone who is in jail

20 Clues: to lie under oath • an uncompleted trial • another way to explain an attorney • another word for someone who is in jail • malicious intent to kill but not premeditated • considering a fair case without choosing a side • intentional killing with no prior intent to kill • unintentionally causing the death of another person • ...

Criminal psychology crossword 2025-12-14

Criminal psychology crossword crossword puzzle

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Whether or not an experiment's setting felt natural or not
A correlation where both variables move in the same direction
Extroverts need a lot of this from the environment
The aggressive videogame
This is activated during emotional situations in a neurotic
Whether the results of a study can be applied to everyone or not
A type of bias you get when you use self-report methods as people can lie
Changing your behaviour in an experiment because you have figured out the IV
The debate that human behaviour is a result of our environment
Watching a role model perform a criminal/deviant act
A correlation where variables move in opposite direction
The aggressive toy
A hypothesis that predicts a relationship/difference between the IV and DV
Acts that disrupt community life and public order
The debate that human behaviour is a result of our biology
This replaced neuroticism in Heaven's study
The outside variables that can affect the results of the study
The type of measures design used in Cooper & Mackie
Feeling remorse (a trait of neurotics)
The city in which Cooper & Mackie's study took place in
When a study can be repeated and achieve the same results
Changes in participants' behaviour due to the sequence in which they complete the conditions
The variable you measure
A study method that takes place over many years

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The things you keep the same in an experiment
Questionnaire for people to report about crimes they have been a victim of
Too much of this results in psychoticism
A hypothesis that predicts there will be no relationship/difference between the IV and DV
When you watch someone else get rewarded
Whether the sample of a study reflects the wider population
The variable you change
The stimuli is restricted by this in an extrovert
Where Heaven's study took place
The experimental measures design where you have the same people in all conditions
A crime where you gain something of value
The definition of crime changes depending on when and where you are
The process of reintegrating a prisoner back into society
When you continue imitating a criminal/deviant act without needing reinforcement
The type of method used in Heaven's study to collect data
The experimental measures design where you have different people in each condition

40 Clues: The aggressive toy • The variable you change • The aggressive videogame • The variable you measure • Where Heaven's study took place • Feeling remorse (a trait of neurotics) • Too much of this results in psychoticism • When you watch someone else get rewarded • A crime where you gain something of value • This replaced neuroticism in Heaven's study • ...

Week 3 2024-01-29

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pasado de robar (del verbo 'steal')
mandamiento
tirar para esparcir (y pasado y participio pasado), hacer un molde, un molde
de primer grado
permanente
muy antiguo, anticuado (not 'outdated')
acomodación
calculadora

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democrático
núcleo (not 'nucleus', not 'kernel'), centro esencial
interpretación
sustancial
síntoma
criminal
pecho (not 'chest')
adjuntar
premio (not 'award', not 'prize', not 'bounty'), galardón
información o materia provista para un proceso
hacienda (not 'ranch'), patrimonio (not 'heritage')
sueldo (not 'earnings')

20 Clues: síntoma • criminal • adjuntar • sustancial • permanente • democrático • mandamiento • acomodación • calculadora • interpretación • de primer grado • pecho (not 'chest') • sueldo (not 'earnings') • pasado de robar (del verbo 'steal') • muy antiguo, anticuado (not 'outdated') • información o materia provista para un proceso • hacienda (not 'ranch'), patrimonio (not 'heritage') • ...

Criminal Procedure in Belarus 2022-03-09

Criminal Procedure in Belarus crossword puzzle

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the person pursuing an appeal
a physical, property or moral damage subject to monetary measurement
time interval from 22:00 to 06:00 local time
persons in criminal proceedings who perform functions of prosecution and defence
a formal application in writing made to a official body, conducting criminal proceedings
a document that proves the fact of proceedings, the content and results of procedural actions, written in the prescribed manner
a person who has no personal interest in the outcome of the criminal case, who meets the requirements of the law, participates in negotiations between the accused and the victim in order to promote their reconciliation
the judgment that a court formally pronounces after finding a criminal defendant guilty

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legal document against a judgment that has not entered into force
a stating that a certain person has committed an illegal act (crime) as well as procedural activities carried out by the prosecution
persons who are related, having common ancestors to great-grandfather and great-grandmother, as well as spouse (wife), close relatives of spouse (wife)
a written acknowledgement of summons to the criminal prosecution body or to the court for the production of procedural actions
close relatives, family members of the victim, civil plaintiff and civil defendant, legal representatives; lawyers, representatives of trade unions and other public associations
procedural activity carried out by the defense in order to refute the suspicion or accusation or mitigate the accusation, ensure the rights and interests of the suspect, the accused, the person who has committed a socially dangerous act
a government lawyer who initiates prosecution of criminal offenses, and presents the case for prosecution in a criminal proceeding

15 Clues: the person pursuing an appeal • time interval from 22:00 to 06:00 local time • legal document against a judgment that has not entered into force • a physical, property or moral damage subject to monetary measurement • persons in criminal proceedings who perform functions of prosecution and defence • ...

6B Crossword 2025-04-09

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Una persona que roba cosas (f)
Una persona que busca para criminales
La cosa mas importa en una libro es...
Cuando no quiero comprar peliculas, yo...estos
El... hace el papel del personaje principal
Una pelicula mal es un...
La policia... un criminal
La policia quiere... el ladron
Este es que un criminal hace

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Una persona que no es de este mundo
El personaje principal ... con alguien
Una critica del cine se gusta... peliculas
El criminal mata la...
Una estrella del cine tiene...
un parte de una pelicula
El ladron se gusta...
Yo... los efectos especiales en unos peliculas
Un ... gastronómico recomenda restaurantes buenos(m)
la pelicula estar... en mi vida
Este es que un actor hace
Vas a mirar ... en una pelicula de acción

21 Clues: El ladron se gusta... • El criminal mata la... • un parte de una pelicula • Una pelicula mal es un... • La policia... un criminal • Este es que un actor hace • Este es que un criminal hace • Una persona que roba cosas (f) • Una estrella del cine tiene... • La policia quiere... el ladron • la pelicula estar... en mi vida • Una persona que no es de este mundo • ...

Federal and State Court System 2024-03-22

Federal and State Court System crossword puzzle

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Power that is shared by both a national government and state governments, such as collecting taxes, building roads, and making and enforcing laws.
A serious crime punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more.
The government’s side in a criminal case.
The decision of a judge or jury.
A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
Power of a court to adjudicate cases and issue orders.
Being unfaithful or disloyal to one’s own country.
Laws passed by a legislature.
To refuse to admit or approve.
A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
A formal revision or addition to the US Constitution.
A group of people selected to sit on a jury that decide whether the prosecutor's evidence provides probable cause to issue an indictment.

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Ensures fair treatment through the judicial system.
A court case involving disputes between two parties related to money or property.
An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
The first step in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought in front of the court to hear the charges against them and enter a plea.
The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
To change or modify for the better.
A small offense punishable under criminal law.

20 Clues: Laws passed by a legislature. • To refuse to admit or approve. • The decision of a judge or jury. • To change or modify for the better. • The government’s side in a criminal case. • A small offense punishable under criminal law. • Being unfaithful or disloyal to one’s own country. • Ensures fair treatment through the judicial system. • ...

Federal and State Court System 2024-03-22

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Power that is shared by both a national government and state governments, such as collecting taxes, building roads, and making and enforcing laws.
A serious crime punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more.
The government’s side in a criminal case.
The decision of a judge or jury.
A court case in which a person is accused of breaking a criminal law.
The right of a convicted person to ask a higher court to review his/her case.
Power of a court to adjudicate cases and issue orders.
Being unfaithful or disloyal to one’s own country.
Laws passed by a legislature.
To refuse to admit or approve.
A person accused of a crime in a criminal court case or the person being served in a civil suit.
A formal revision or addition to the US Constitution.
A group of people selected to sit on a jury that decide whether the prosecutor's evidence provides probable cause to issue an indictment.

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Ensures fair treatment through the judicial system.
A court case involving disputes between two parties related to money or property.
An authorization by a court for police to make an arrest.
The first step in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought in front of the court to hear the charges against them and enter a plea.
The person or company filing the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
To change or modify for the better.
A small offense punishable under criminal law.

criminal law 2025-04-06

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The party that brings a criminal lawsuit against a defendant, typically the state or government
An act or omission that violates a law and is punishable by the state.
The state of not being guilty of committing a criminal offense
A legal official who represents the state in bringing criminal charges against a defendant
The punishment imposed on a defendant who has been found guilty of a criminal offense
A formal examination of evidence in a court of law to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant
The state of being responsible for committing a criminal offense

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information presented in court to support or refute a claim in a criminal case
A lawyer who represents the defendant in a criminal case and works to defend their rights and interests
The individual or entity accused of committing a crime in a criminal case

10 Clues: The state of not being guilty of committing a criminal offense • The state of being responsible for committing a criminal offense • An act or omission that violates a law and is punishable by the state. • The individual or entity accused of committing a crime in a criminal case • information presented in court to support or refute a claim in a criminal case • ...

Crime Powerpoint 2023-03-29

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what's the 3rd element of a crime?
people who lie under oath
offense created in the business world
form of criminal intent
type of crime that involves fire
this happens when someone signs your name without permission
a serious crime. sentencing could involve death

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a less serious crime
lesser misdemeanors, not entitled to a jury trial
states that competing companies may not cooperate in fixing prices
5th criminal conduct
=criminal intent
sounds like 'yassification of crimes'
state statutes prohibiting certain conduct

14 Clues: =criminal intent • a less serious crime • 5th criminal conduct • form of criminal intent • people who lie under oath • type of crime that involves fire • what's the 3rd element of a crime? • offense created in the business world • sounds like 'yassification of crimes' • state statutes prohibiting certain conduct • a serious crime. sentencing could involve death • ...

FUN FRIDAY CROSS-WORD-SEARCH 2025-02-11

FUN FRIDAY CROSS-WORD-SEARCH crossword puzzle

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ALTERNATIVE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS THAT AVOID TRIAL
DOCUMENT STATING CHARGES AGAINST THE ACCUSED
INITIAL COURT APPEARANCE
HIGHEST AUTHORITY; HONORABLE
OUR COUNTY/JURISDICTION
FORMAL REQUEST FOR THE COURT TO TAKE ACTION
DUTY, YOUR CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY; WORKING HERE DOESN'T GET YOU OUT OF IT

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ALLEGED CRIMINAL
RESULT OF FAILING TO APPEAR
EVERYONE'S FAVORITE KIND OF MISCELLANEOUS; USUALLY IN THE INTEREST OF JUSTICE
A MINOR CRIMINAL OFFENSE
DECISION FORMULATED BY A JURY
COURT ORDER REQUIRING AN APPEARANCE IN COURT
TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM CUSTODY

14 Clues: ALLEGED CRIMINAL • OUR COUNTY/JURISDICTION • INITIAL COURT APPEARANCE • A MINOR CRIMINAL OFFENSE • RESULT OF FAILING TO APPEAR • HIGHEST AUTHORITY; HONORABLE • DECISION FORMULATED BY A JURY • TEMPORARY RELEASE FROM CUSTODY • FORMAL REQUEST FOR THE COURT TO TAKE ACTION • DOCUMENT STATING CHARGES AGAINST THE ACCUSED • COURT ORDER REQUIRING AN APPEARANCE IN COURT • ...

Criminal Law Crossword 2025-01-21

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When someone asks, commands, urges, or advises someone else to commit a crime for them
A reason to commit a crime
Known as "guilty mind" and refers to the criminal intent required to convict someone of a crime
Any unlawful physical contact inflicted by one person upon another person without consent
The unlawful taking of property or money by someone to whom it was entrusted
The unlawful taking of property from a person’s immediate possession by force or intimidation
The most serious form of this is killing that is done with malice.
An agreement between 2 or more people to commit a crime before it happens
Crime which penalty > 1 year in prison, more serious
Certain types of behavior take place before or in preparation

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Used to resolve disputes between people or organizations
Person who commits a crime
Also known as blackmail, it is the use of threats to obtain the property of another person
Someone who helps to commit a crime
Crime which penalty is = or < 1 year in prison, less serious
Unlawful taking and carrying away of the property of another person with intent to permanently deprive them of it
Used to punish people who violate the law
These are things that are illegal, even if you are unaware
Any attempt or threat to carry out a physical attack upon another person. Actual injury is not necessary

19 Clues: Person who commits a crime • A reason to commit a crime • Someone who helps to commit a crime • Used to punish people who violate the law • Crime which penalty > 1 year in prison, more serious • Used to resolve disputes between people or organizations • These are things that are illegal, even if you are unaware • ...

5th Unit 5 Week 5 2024-03-21

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having communicate
the mark you make on someone
completely tired
voted in
right answer
you don't understand
wow factor
to focus

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making it right
making so one does not understand
the total of your guess
where you are at
to make pretty
something to dress up a room
talk about
your minds focus
guess
to make tired
to find
voting

20 Clues: guess • voting • to find • voted in • to focus • talk about • wow factor • right answer • to make tired • to make pretty • making it right • where you are at • your minds focus • completely tired • having communicate • you don't understand • the total of your guess • something to dress up a room • the mark you make on someone • making so one does not understand

Crossing by Gravitational Minds 2014-12-14

Crossing by Gravitational Minds crossword puzzle

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larger circle where they revolve
first word of Kepler's second book (1619)
in the year of the Lord
Galilei discovered the phases of what planet
device before the telescope
his birthday is on Christmas day
last word of Newton's book where you can find his 3 laws
small circle where each planet move
Nova Kepler's book containing his first 2 laws
made the heliocentric system
Place where Brahe and Kepler met
King that gave Tycho the Hven Island
first report of the books of revolution
born on Germany to a Jewish family
fruit that fell on Newton's head

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in 1572, Brahe witnssed an explosion of a star
Earth and center
biggest moon of Jupiter discovered by Galilei
dark patches of the sun
shape of the path where planets revolve
the model or system where the sun is the center
made the 3 laws of planetary motion
one of the Galilean moons
elios
theory where Albert Einstein is popular of
scientist who lived in Asia minor
composed of 13 books
astronomer who didn't appreciate Kepler's work
Country where Ptolemy flourished
made the first astronomical observatory with Kepler

30 Clues: elios • Earth and center • composed of 13 books • in the year of the Lord • dark patches of the sun • one of the Galilean moons • device before the telescope • made the heliocentric system • larger circle where they revolve • his birthday is on Christmas day • Place where Brahe and Kepler met • Country where Ptolemy flourished • fruit that fell on Newton's head • ...

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