1
A crime less serious than a felony, often punishable by a fine or short sentence.
2
Formal accusation of a crime
3
An act that the law punishes.
5
Killing of a person with malice aforethought.
6
Legal term describing a defendant's mental state that excuses him or her of criminal responsibility.
7
Verdict reached when the fact-finder concludes that the defendant committed the crime charged.
8
Examination of a person's body, property or other area for the purpose of finding evidence of a crime.
12
Word describing evidence tending to show a defendant's innocence.
14
To induce a person to commit a crime by means of fraud or undue persuasion. Done by a law enforcement officer.
15
Attorney representing the defendant
16
Unlawful killing of another person without malice aforethought
18
Illegal taking of someone else's property.
21
The seizure of a person, usually by police.
22
Threat or use of force putting another person in reasonable fear of an immediate battery
24
Intent without justification to commit a wrongful act.
28
Judgment that a criminal defendant is not guilty
29
Misrepresenting the truth or concealing a material fact to induce another to act to his or her detriment.
30
Testimony from a witness who relates what someone else said.
32
The punishment announced by a judge after a defendant is found guilty of a crime.
34
Serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment of more than 1 year or death.
35
Making material false statement while under oath.
37
Security, such as cash or a bond, required by a court for the release of a prisoner who must appear in court at a future time.
39
Intentional burning of property
40
Person who has committed a felony.