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- 1. Equality - The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender.
- 5. - Criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet.
- 11. - The offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of something of value for the purpose of influencing the action of an official in the discharge of their public or legal duties.
- 12. Driving - Operating a vehicle in a manner that shows a willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.
- 13. Curiae - Latin for "friend of the court," a person or organization that is not a party to a case but offers information or expertise to assist the court in making its decision.
- 14. - The practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
- 16. Delinquency - The habitual committing of criminal acts or offenses by a young person, typically under the age of 18.
- 18. Evidence - Evidence that tends to establish the guilt of the defendant.
- 20. Violence - Violent or aggressive behavior within the home, typically involving the violent abuse of a spouse or partner.
- 22. Delicti - The concrete evidence of a crime, such as a dead body in a murder case.
- 25. Rea - The mental state or intent to commit a crime.
- 28. - The protection of sensitive information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
- 29. Investigation - An inquiry or proceeding to determine whether there is sufficient ground to hold a person for trial.
- 30. - The act of taking someone else's property without permission with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it.
- 34. - The killing of one person by another, which can be criminal, excusable, or justifiable.
- 36. - The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.
- 37. - A serious crime, often classified as grave felonies under Philippine law, such as murder or rape.
- 38. Punishment - The legally authorized killing of someone as punishment for a crime.
- 39. - The unlawful physical acting upon a threat, distinguished from assault which is the act of creating apprehension of such contact.
- 41. Imprisonment - The unlawful restraint of a person against their will by someone without legal authority or justification.
- 45. - The process of giving sworn evidence.
- 47. - A judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.
- 49. Reus - The physical act of committing a crime.
- 52. Seizure - The process by which police or authorities inspect a person's property and confiscate any relevant evidence to a crime.
- 54. - A court proceeding in which the accused is formally charged with a crime and asked to enter a plea.
- 56. - A formal declaration by a judge or jury that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.
- 57. of Arrest - A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes the arrest of an individual.
- 58. Penal Code (RPC) - The primary criminal law in the Philippines, initially enacted in 1930, detailing crimes, penalties, and general legal provisions.
- 63. - An order to appear before a judge or magistrate, typically in a civil or criminal case.
- 65. Rights - The rights of individuals to practice and maintain their cultural traditions.
- 66. - Compensation or payment made by a criminal to the victim or their family for the harm or loss caused by the crime.
- 67. - The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition of a monetary guarantee.
- 69. - The failure to act when there is a duty to act.
- 70. of Court - Behavior that disrespects or disobeys the authority, justice, and dignity of the court.
- 71. - The release of an offender under supervision, rather than imprisonment, on the condition of good behavior.
- 74. - A formal accusation initiating a criminal case, presented by a grand jury or a prosecutor.
- 76. of Witness - The process of challenging the credibility of a witness during cross-examination.
- 77. - The taking of property from a person by force or threat of force.
- 80. Cause - Reasonable grounds for making an arrest, conducting a search, or pressing a charge.
- 81. of Limitations - The time period within which legal action must be taken, typically after the occurrence of an event.
- 82. - The process of charging someone with a crime and conducting a trial against them in a court of law.
- 83. - The killing of a close relative, such as a parent or spouse.
- 87. Evidence - Evidence that tends to prove the innocence of the defendant or negate their guilt.
- 88. - The legal representation and arguments made by or on behalf of the accused in a criminal case.
- 93. Intent - The intent to commit a crime, which can be specific or general.
- 94. - The unlawful sexual intercourse with an individual without their consent.
- 96. Trafficking - The illegal trade of humans for the purposes of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation.
- 97. - The conditional release of a prisoner before the end of their sentence on the promise of good behavior.
- 98. Law - The body of law that relates to crime and the regulation of social conduct, proscribing what is forbidden and prescribing the punishment for offenders.
- 99. Under the Influence) - The act of operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol or other drugs.
- 100. - The unlawful abduction or detention of a person against their will.
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- 2. Process - Legal requirement that the state must respect all the legal rights owed to a person, ensuring fair treatment.
- 3. of Illegal Drugs - The crime of having one or more illegal drugs in one's possession, either for personal use, distribution, sale or otherwise.
- 4. of Evidence - The standard of proof in civil cases, requiring that the evidence presented by one party be more convincing than the evidence presented by the other party.
- 6. - The theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one's trust or belonging to one's employer.
- 7. of Court - Behavior that disrespects or disobeys the authority, justice, and dignity of the court.
- 8. - The punishment assigned to a defendant who has been found guilty of a crime.
- 9. - The act of lying or making verifiably false statements under oath in a court of law.
- 10. - The improper performance of a lawful act.
- 15. - Conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state.
- 17. - The act of detaining a person in legal custody, usually in response to a criminal charge.
- 19. - The act of inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person.
- 21. - The act of killing an infant.
- 23. - The process of restoring someone to health or normal life through training and therapy after imprisonment, addiction, or illness.
- 24. - A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court.
- 26. - The action of forging a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.
- 27. Communication - Communication that is protected from disclosure in court, such as conversations between spouses, attorney-client communications, and doctor-patient communications.
- 31. Impact Statement - A statement made by the victim or their family about the impact of the crime on their lives, which may be considered by the court during sentencing.
- 32. of Justice - The crime of willfully interfering with the process of justice and law, especially by influencing or threatening witnesses or law enforcement officers.
- 33. - The act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
- 35. - The practice of spying or using spies to obtain political or military information.
- 36. - The standard of proof required to convict a person of a crime, meaning there is no logical reason to question guilt.
- 40. Rights - The rights of indigenous peoples to maintain their distinct cultural identities and practices.
- 42. of Custody - The chronological documentation or paper trail showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of physical or electronic evidence.
- 43. - A less serious offense compared to a felony, often punishable by lighter penalties.
- 44. Perpetua - A penalty under Philippine law which means imprisonment for at least 30 years and after which the convict becomes eligible for parole.
- 46. - The unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.
- 48. - The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
- 50. - The action of damaging the good reputation of someone; slander or libel.
- 51. - Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
- 53. Trafficking - The illegal production, distribution, and sale of drugs.
- 55. - Minor violations of laws, usually punishable by fines or other minor penalties.
- 59. - The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.
- 60. - A violent uprising against an authority or government.
- 61. Reasonable Doubt - The standard of proof in criminal cases, requiring that the evidence be so convincing that no reasonable person would doubt the defendant's guilt.
- 62. Rape - Sexual intercourse with a minor, regardless of whether it is consensual, because the minor is considered too young to legally consent.
- 63. - The action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
- 64. Bargaining - An agreement between the prosecutor and defendant where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge to avoid trial for a more severe charge.
- 65. - The questioning of a witness by the opposing party during a trial.
- 68. - A written defamatory statement or representation that conveys an unjustly unfavorable impression.
- 72. - The performance by a public official of an act that is legally unjustified, harmful, or contrary to law.
- 73. Imprisonment - A sentence of imprisonment for the rest of the convicted person's life.
- 75. - The act of attempting to overthrow a government or political system from within.
- 78. Liability - The responsibility for a crime, implying that the individual has committed a criminal act with intent.
- 79. Laundering - The process of concealing the origins of money obtained illegally by passing it through a complex sequence of banking transfers or commercial activities.
- 84. Until Proven Guilty - A fundamental principle of criminal law stating that a defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
- 85. - The unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another.
- 86. Code - A legal code that lists crimes and the corresponding punishments.
- 89. Protection - The principle that all individuals must be treated equally by the law.
- 90. - The deliberate destruction or defacement of property.
- 91. Examination - The initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness to testify.
- 92. - Repeatedly following, harassing, or threatening an individual in a way that causes fear or concern.
- 95. - A legal document ordering someone to attend a court proceeding as a witness.