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- 2. conviction The conviction of an innocent person based on incorrect or insufficient evidence.
- 4. A wrongful act or infringement of a right that leads to civil legal liability.
- 9. A counter-argument or evidence presented to contradict or disprove the opposing party's claim.
- 10. The process of restoring someone to a normal life after serving a sentence or undergoing treatment for criminal behavior or addiction.
- 11. liability Legal responsibility assigned to one person for the actions of another, often in the context of employers being held responsible for their employees' actions.
- 12. evidence The illegal act of deliberately not disclosing or presenting evidence that is relevant to a legal case.
- 15. Evidence or information that suggests a conclusion but doesn't directly prove it.
- 16. The person or party who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- 20. A period of surveillance or observation, usually conducted by law enforcement to gather evidence or apprehend suspects.
- 23. A person who has been found guilty of a crime and sentenced by a court.
- 24. Deceived
- 26. The process of taking legal action or resolving disputes in court.
- 27. A legal document that orders a person to appear in court or produce evidence.
- 30. value The significance or weight of something within the context of law, such as a document or statement.
- 31. detain To hold someone in custody, typically for questioning or investigation, often before a formal arrest.
- 32. A person who assists another in committing a crime.
- 33. To make a formal judgment or decision about a case or legal matter.
- 35. The act of lying or making false statements under oath.
- 36. A warning or caution, typically used to indicate potential risks or conditions.
- 38. corpus A law
- 39. crime A crime that does not directly harm or violate the rights of another person, such as drug use or prostitution.
- 40. analysis The process of examining an image or video frame by frame to assess its content, context, and authenticity.
- 42. A solemn promise, often made in a legal context, to tell the truth or carry out an action.
- 46. A minor offense or crime that is typically punishable by less severe penalties, such as fines or short-term imprisonment.
- 47. finger To identify or accuse someone of committing a crime.
- 49. The outer surface or appearance of something, especially a building or structure.
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- 1. evidence Images captured through photography or video that are used as proof in legal proceedings.
- 3. Related to the application of scientific methods and techniques to crime investigation.
- 5. The close observation or monitoring of a person, group, or activity, typically for security or investigative purposes.
- 6. The official power or authority of a court or legal body to hear and decide cases.
- 7. Lost
- 8. process The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person under the law, ensuring fairness in legal proceedings.
- 13. A claim or evidence that a person was elsewhere when an event, especially a crime, occurred, used to prove innocence.
- 14. A claim or assertion, typically made in a legal context, that something is true but has yet to be proven.
- 17. point The temperature at which a liquid becomes solid, typically 0°C for water.
- 18. To confirm or support a statement, theory, or finding with additional evidence or testimony.
- 19. Showing great enthusiasm or passion, especially in support of a cause or belief.
- 21. delinquent A young person, typically under the age of 18, who engages in illegal or antisocial behavior.
- 22. The act of secretly monitoring or recording phone or electronic communications.
- 25. To clear someone of blame or wrongdoing, especially after a wrongful conviction.
- 28. The reason or driving force behind an action or crime.
- 29. To arrest or take someone into custody, often in relation to a crime.
- 34. The state of being complete, where all necessary parts or information are included.
- 36. An imitation or fraudulent reproduction of something, especially money or documents, made with the intent to deceive.
- 37. The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
- 41. The act of gathering information, especially for military or intelligence purposes.
- 43. A person who reports illegal or unethical activities within an organization to authorities or the public.
- 44. To question someone, especially a suspect or witness, thoroughly and intensely to obtain information.
- 45. Seriously
- 48. A person who has escaped from custody or is avoiding arrest or prosecution.