Unit 7

4. The second step of the criminal justice process
7. The individual who commits a criminal act
9. Defendants argue that they should not be held liable for their actions because their conduct was necessary to prevent grater harm.
10. Being denied suffrage due to race, denial of right to an attorney, and 10 years in prison without trial are considered this kind of law
12. Type of criminal charge that is generally considered less serious (trespassing, public intoxication, vandalism)
13. Marriage, divorce, collection of debts, and suing after medical malpractice would be considered this type of law

1. This is a criminal offense which an elected or government official attempts to use their position to illegally affect a legal matter
2. Burglary, arson, theft, embezzlement , and vandalism are crimes against
3. Defendants argues that they should not be held liable for their actions because they were preventing harm to oneself, one's property or another individual
5. Disorderly and disruptive conduct, although NOT quite criminal behavior
6. The individual who experiences the negative affects of a criminal act
7. Homicide, forcible rape, forcible robbery, aggravated assault, and kid napping are crimes against the
8. Criminal charge that is considered very serious
10. Assault, burglary, and driving under the influence would be considered this type of law
11. The sixth step in the criminal justice process