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15 Cards in this Set
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Laws which seek to prevent people from deliberately or recklessly harming each other or each other's property.
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Criminal Law
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The state's side in a criminal case.
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Prosecution
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A less serious crime.
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Misdemeanor
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A more serious crime. Example: murder, robbery, arson...
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felony
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Fair procedures that the police and government must follow. Guaranteed in the 5th amendment.
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Due process
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Being convicted of a crime.
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Guilty
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The standard by which the prosecution has to prove their case. There can be NO doubt.
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Beyond a reasonable doubt.
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To agree to pled guilty to a lesser charge. This avoids a trial and possibly a harsher sentence.
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Plea bargain
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Hearing when the defendant enters a plea of guilt or innocence.
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Arraignment
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Money paid by a defendant to be released from police custody until the trial.
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Bail
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Period of time when you are released from custody with conditions. If you do not meet the conditions you can be ordered back to jail.
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Probation
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A court order to stop something.
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Injunction
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A formal charge.
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Indictment
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Someone under 18 who continually breaks the law.
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Juvenile delinquent.
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The authority of the court to hear or decide a case. Original, appellate, exclusive, or concurrent _______________.
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Jurisdiction
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