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10 Cards in this Set
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Indictment
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A formal written accusation of a crime
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Subpoena
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written order summoning a person to a court to give testimony
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Statute
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A law passed by a duly authorized lawmaking body
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Culprit
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one who is guilty of a crime
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affidavit
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a written statement made under oath
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plantiff
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to call before court to answer a formal charge
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reprieve
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a temporary delay in carrying out a sentance
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arraign
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the person who makes a complaint in a lawsuit
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contraband
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smuggled goods
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disbar
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to expel from practicing law
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