Crime Vocabulary
crime
An act committed in violation of a law that forbids it.
felony
A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
Glossary Reference
Legal and social terms related to illegal acts, law enforcement, and the justice system.
crime
An act committed in violation of a law that forbids it.
felony
A serious crime, typically one punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
misdemeanor
A minor wrongdoing or a less serious offense compared to a felony.
offense
A violation or breaking of a law or rule; a crime or wrongdoing.
prosecution
The act of prosecuting someone in a court of law; the legal proceedings against a defendant.
defense
The action of defending against attack or harm.
verdict
A decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law.
conviction
A firmly held belief or opinion.
acquittal
A legal judgment that officially clears someone of a criminal charge.
bail
The temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on the condition of a sum of money to guarantee their appearance in court.
plaintiff
A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
defendant
A person who is accused in a court of law.
testimony
A formal statement or declaration made under oath, usually given in court.
witness
A person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, and can provide a firsthand account.
subpoena
A legal document ordering someone to appear in court or produce evidence.
arraignment
A legal term referring to the formal reading of a criminal charge in the presence of the defendant, who is asked to enter a plea.
sentencing
The official punishment given by a court to someone found guilty of a crime.
appeal
A request or plea for something, often for help or a favorable decision.
jurisdiction
The official power to make legal decisions and judgments.
parole
The conditional release of a prisoner before the completion of their sentence.
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