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16 Cards in this Set
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Probable cause |
A reasonable ground of belief. |
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Defense |
At criminal law, a legal position that allows the defendant to escape criminal liability. |
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Procedural defense |
Defense base on problems with the way evidence is obtained or the way the accused is arrested, questioned, etc. |
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Substantive defense |
Defense that disprove, justify, or otherwise excuse the alleged crime. |
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Self-defense |
use the force that appears reasonably necessary for the self-protection of an intented victim. |
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Immunity |
Freedom from prosecution for a crime. |
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Contempt of court |
Action that hinders the administration to justice in court. |
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Punishment |
Penalty provided by law imposed by a court. |
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plea bargain |
Agreement with prosecutor allowing defendant to plead guilty to a lesser crime that more serious one he or she likely would be charge with. |
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Indicment |
A written accusation which declares that there is sufficient evidence to try the identified individual for a specific crime. |
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Arrigment |
Court proceeding during which the formal charges an the information or the indicment are read. |
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Preliminary hearing |
Court proceeding at which the evidence against the defendant. |
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Bail |
A sum of money or property deposited or pledged to guaranteed that the arrested |
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Subpoena |
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voir dire |
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Veredict |
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