11 questions
A minor crime, punishable by less than a year in jail
crime
misdemeanor
felony
guilty mind
guilty act
A major crime, punishable by more than a year in prison.
crime
misdemeanor
felony
guilty mind
guilty act
A person who has committed no crime.
Innocent
Guilty
Prosecutor
Defense
A punishable offense against society is called a
Civil
Criminal
Crime
Felony
Offenses committed in the business world are called...
Blue Collar Crimes
White Collar Crimes
Business Crimes
Computer Crimes
Problems with the way evidence is obtained or the way an accused person is arrested, questioned, tried, or punished are
Procedural Defense
Defense
Self-Defense
Substantive Defense
The use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to the victim to prevent death or serious bodily harm is called
KungFu
Self-Defense
Procedural Defense
Criminal Defense
The freedom from prosecution even when one as committed the crime charged is called..
Immunity
Arraignment
Contempt of Court
Indictment
How do you know who the defense is in a criminal trial?
their name is listed first
their name is listed second
you'd have to read the court case
What is the standard of proof in a criminal case?
proof by clear and convincing evidence
proof by a preponderance of the evidence
proof beyond a reasonable doubt
none of these
When an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to get a serious charge dropped
Bargain
Bail Bargain
Plea Bargain
Contempt of Court