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11 Cards in this Set
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A crime punishable by more than one year in prison
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1. b: Felony
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A reasonable basis to believe a crime has been committed
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2. e: Probable Cause
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Describes when a prosecutor decides not to proceed with a
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3. j: Nolle Prosequi
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The criminal equivalent of a settlement
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4. k: Plea Bargain
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An investigative tool of the prosecutor
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5. f: Discovery
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Burden of proof in a criminal case
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6. a: Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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A crime punishable by less than one year in prison
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7. c: Misdemeanor
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A judge or jury finds the defendant not guilty
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8. d: Acquit
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Occurs when a defendant does not contest an allegation, but can be sentenced as though he pled guilty
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9. i: Nolo Contendere
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A court order authorizing a search, seizure or arrest
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10. g: Warrant
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A defendant states whether he is innocent or guilty
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11. h: Plead
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