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11 Cards in this Set
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actus reas
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guilty act
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mens reas
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guilty mind
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nolle proseque
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will not prosecute
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aquittal
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not guilty
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arraignment
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procedure by which a plea of guilty or not guilty is entered on the record
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hearsay
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an out of court statement used to prove the truth of the matter asserted
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bench trial
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trial where the judge is the trier of fact
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jury trial
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trial where 12 jurors are the triers of fact
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preliminary hearing
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hearing to determine whether probable cause exists to hold the defendant
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how long to file an appeal
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30 days
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types of crimes
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felonies & misdemeanors
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