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argylls law 4 akja
Term | Definition |
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Crime | punishable offence against society |
felony | crime punishable by confinement for more than a year |
misdemeanor | punishable by a $1000 fine |
white collar crimes | offence committed in the business world |
probable cause | reasonable ground for belief |
defense | legal position taken by accused to defend themselves |
procedural defenses | way evidence is acquired |
substantive defenses | disprove,justify,or excuse a alleged crime |
self defense | to defend your self |
to be free from prosecution | immunity |
contempt of court | action that hinders the administration of justice |
punishment | imposed by the court |
an accused person my plea guilty to a less serious crime in exchange for having a more serious charge dropped | plea bargain |
indictment | enough evidence to prove someone has commited a crime |
Bail | how much it costs to get out of jail |
verdict | decisions of the jury |
offering an offical anything of value to influence a decision | bribery |
Arson | willful burning or exploding of a building |
agreement between two or more people to commit a crime | conspiracy |
extortion | blackmailing someone |