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19 Cards in this Set
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crime
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punishable offense against society |
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vicarious criminal liability |
substituted |
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felony |
crime punishable by confinement for more than a year in state prison or a fine of more than $1000 |
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misdemeanor |
less serious crime |
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white collar crimes |
do not involve force or violence |
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probable cause |
reasonable ground for belief |
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defense |
legal position taken by an accused to defeat charges |
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procedural defenses |
based on problems with the way evidence is obtained |
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self defense |
use of force that is necessary to the victim |
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substantive defenses |
disprove, justify, or excuse the alleged |
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immunity |
freedom from prosecution |
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contempt of court |
actions that hinders the administration of justice |
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indictment |
written accusation declaring there is evidence |
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arraignment |
charges being read |
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preliminary hearing |
evidence against him/her will be presented |
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bail |
sum of money to get someone out of jail |
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subpoena |
commands an individual to go to court |
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voir dire |
determine their ability to judge ably |
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verdict |
decision of jury |
