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misdemeanor |
minor crime punishable by fine or no more than 1 yr in prison. (petty theft, disturbing peace, traffic violaions) |
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felony |
serious crime punishable by more than 1 yr in prison. (grand theft, armed assault, murder) |
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grand jury |
group of citizens who examine evidence in serious criminal case to decide how person should be accused. |
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plea bargain |
agreement where defendant pleads guilty in return for smaller sentence. |
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indictment |
formal accusation of criminal behavior handed down by grand jury. The accused person will be brought to trial. |
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arraignment |
stage criminal process when accused of crime is informed of charges and allowed to plea guilty or not guilty. |
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restitution |
repayment by offender to victim for losses, damages, or injuries of crime. |
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incarceration |
imprisonment in jail or prison as punishment |
