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- 5. -A government lawyer who brings charges against the accused person in a criminal case and tries to prove their guilt in court.
- 7. -A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony, usually punishable by fines, probation, community service, or jail time of less than one year.
- 9. -A formal declaration by a court that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, usually following a trial or a guilty plea.
- 11. - The conditional release of a prisoner before completing their full sentence, allowing them to serve the remainder of their term under supervision in the community.
- 12. -A legal judgment that a defendant is not guilty of the charges against them, resulting in their release and the dismissal of the case.
- 13. - The formal accusation issued by a grand jury stating there is enough evidence to charge someone with a serious crime and proceed to trial.
- 15. -A legal order requiring a person to appear in court as a witness or to produce documents or evidence for a legal proceeding.
- 17. - A court proceeding where the defendant is formally charged with a crime, informed of their rights, and asked to enter a plea (guilty, not guilty, or no contest).
- 18. -A serious crime, typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death. Examples include murder, robbery, and arson.
- 19. - A legal document authorized by a judge that permits law enforcement officers to search a specific place for evidence related to a crime.
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- 1. - The legal authority of a court or law enforcement agency to hear and decide cases, or to enforce laws within a specific geographic area or over certain types of legal matters.
- 2. -The legal requirement that the government must respect all legal rights owed to a person, ensuring fair treatment through the normal judicial system before depriving someone of life, liberty, or property.
- 3. - A formal statement made by a witness under oath, usually during a trial or legal proceeding, describing what they know about the case
- 4. - The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior after having been punished or released.
- 5. - An agreement in a criminal case where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or receive a reduced sentence in exchange for avoiding a trial
- 6. -The act of confining a person in a jail or prison as a result of a criminal conviction or legal sentence.
- 8. -The person accused of a crime or sued in a court of law who must respond to the charges or claims brought against them.
- 10. -Reasonable grounds or evidence to believe that a crime has been committed or that a specific person is involved in criminal activity, which justifies law enforcement actions such as an arrest or search.
- 14. -The legal rights that must be read to a person upon arrest, informing them of their right to remain silent, that anything they say can be used against them in court, and their right to an attorney. These rights come from the U.S. Supreme Court case Miranda v. Arizona (1966).
- 16. -Money or property given to the court as a guarantee that a person accused of a crime will appear for their court hearings; it allows the accused to be released from jail while awaiting trial.