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- 3. A law enforcement officer working secretly to gather evidence or information.
- 6. The formal reading of charges in court, where the defendant enters a plea.
- 11. Illegal or not permitted by law.
- 14. Corpus: A legal order requiring that a person be brought before a judge to determine whether their detention is lawful.
- 15. A serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for over one year or by death.
- 18. Attorney: A lawyer who represents the defendant in criminal cases.
- 20. A claim made in a case that has not yet been proven or verified.
- 25. Bond: Payment or promise to the court ensuring a defendant will show up for all required hearings, which may be lost if they fail to appear.
- 27. Evidence based on what someone else has said, rather than firsthand knowledge.
- 28. The act of providing evidence that suggests someone is guilty of a crime.
- 32. A legal judgment that a defendant is not guilty of the crime with which they were charged.
- 34. A person who is fleeing from law enforcement to avoid prosecution or punishment.
- 37. Money or property given to the court to ensure that a defendant returns for their trial.
- 38. Another individual charged in the same criminal case.
- 41. A period of supervised release granted instead of jail time, typically with conditions.
- 42. To send a case back to a lower court for further action.
- 45. The state of being imprisoned.
- 48. Offense: A crime punishable by the death penalty.
- 50. Guilty: A plea indicating that the defendant denies the charges.
- 52. A group of citizens selected to hear evidence and render a verdict in a criminal trial.
- 55. A violation of a law or ordinance.
- 56. A formal charge or accusation of a crime, typically issued by a grand jury.
- 57. Warrant: A warrant issued directly by a judge for an individual’s arrest.
- 58. A formal request made to a court for a ruling or order.
- 59. The determination of the punishment for a convicted criminal.
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- 1. A legal order requiring someone to testify in court or produce evidence.
- 2. Rights: The rights read to an individual upon arrest, informing them of their right to remain silent and have an attorney.
- 4. Evidence: Evidence that suggests a fact is true but does not directly prove it.
- 5. A person or entity accused of committing a crime.
- 7. A written statement made under oath, used as evidence in court.
- 8. A less severe crime, typically punishable by imprisonment for less than one year.
- 9. A formal declaration of truth, often made under penalty of perjury.
- 10. A statement made under oath, typically during a trial.
- 12. The act of providing testimony or evidence that implicates oneself in a crime.
- 13. of Justice: An act of interfering with or hindering the investigation or prosecution of a crime.
- 16. The act of holding a defendant in custody, usually before a trial or sentencing.
- 17. The unlawful taking of someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
- 19. The legal process of transferring a suspect from one jurisdiction to another for prosecution.
- 21. A monetary penalty imposed as punishment for a criminal offense.
- 22. A legal order issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing law enforcement to make an arrest or conduct a search.
- 23. A list of cases to be heard by a court or the schedule of a specific case.
- 24. Bargain: An agreement in which the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a reduced sentence in exchange for cooperation.
- 26. A document, object, or other item presented as evidence during a trial.
- 29. A formal accusation of a crime.
- 30. Jury: A group of citizens who review evidence to decide whether there is enough to charge someone with a crime.
- 31. The legal process by which each party in a case learns the evidence the other side will present.
- 33. A request made to a higher court to review and change the decision of a lower court.
- 35. Marshals: Federal officers responsible for apprehending fugitives, transporting prisoners, and maintaining security in federal courts.
- 36. The defendant's formal response to criminal charges (e.g., guilty, not guilty, no contest).
- 39. Contendere: A plea in which the defendant does not admit guilt but also does not contest the charges.
- 40. Communications: Private communications that have been captured or monitored by authorities, often as part of an investigation.
- 41. A lawyer who represents the government and brings charges against the defendant in criminal cases.
- 43. The decision reached by a jury or judge in a criminal case.
- 44. A breach of a law or regulation.
- 46. (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act): A federal law targeting organized crime and related offenses.
- 47. A public official with authority to preside over legal proceedings.
- 49. Offense: A crime that violates federal law, as opposed to state or local laws.
- 51. Anything presented in court to establish the truth of a matter in dispute.
- 53. A verdict or admission of having committed the crime with which one is charged.
- 54. A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a crime.