Criminal Justice Vocabulary

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  1. 5. Benefit society by dealing early and quickly with delinquent behavior. These often require individualized contracts which may refer the juvenile to counseling, educational/youth programs, and community service.
  2. 6. Alternative sentencing approach which seeks to address and examine the harmful impact of a crime and then determine what can be done to repair that harm while holding the person who caused it accountable for his or her actions.
  3. 9. The act of apprehending and taking a person into legal custody, usually because the person has been suspected of or observed committing a crime.
  4. 12. A Constitutional requirement that applies to most offenders that grants 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.
  5. 13. An actor accused of participating in unlawful behavior as a minor or individual younger than the statutory age of majority.
  6. 15. A responsibility of the courts, this is the formal process of determining the punishment for one who was convicted or plead guilty to a crime. There is a wide range of potential outcomes at this stage.
  7. 17. AKA imprisonment, it is the restraint of a person's liberty against their will in a mandated correctional setting.
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  1. 1. Refers to a legal decision to terminate a court case or charge without imposing liability on the defendant.
  2. 2. A formal reading of a criminal charging document in the presence of the defendant, to inform them of the charges against them. In some jurisdictions, the accused is expected to enter a plea at this point; in other jurisdictions, no plea is required yet.
  3. 3. This component of the criminal justice system serves a variety of functions related to the punishment, treatment, and supervision of persons who have been convicted of crimes.
  4. 4. Also known as a prosecutor, they represent the government in criminal cases and are responsible for ensuring that justice is served by prosecuting individuals accused of committing crimes.
  5. 7. This can consist of physical, scientific, and technological elements and the outcome of many criminal law cases will depend upon its strength and admissibility in the court of law.
  6. 8. Setting where prosecution occurs when a state or other legal system believes that an individual has committed a crime and charges have been filed.
  7. 10. While particular laws vary by state, these generally include nonviolent crimes. Less serious crimes.
  8. 11. Occur when a criminal defendant agrees to admit guilt to a charge or charges related to a criminal offense, in return for reduced charges or sentencing guidelines, rather than making the prosecutor prove their guilt, in a court of law, beyond a reasonable doubt.
  9. 14. A crime that is considered a serious offense, typically one involving violence, serious injury, and significant loss. A conviction for this type of crime can lead to strict punishments and can result in long incarceration sentences.
  10. 16. Behavior, either by act or omission, defined by statutory or common law as deserving of punishment or penalty.