Crime in the U.S.
Crime in the U.S. II
Crime in the U.S. III
Criminal Justice System
Criminal Justice System II
100
Any act that breaks the law and for which a punishment has been established.
What is crime
100
The forcible or illegal entry into someone's home or other property with the intention to steal.
What is bulglary
100
Another type of crime against property or the willful destruction of property,
What is vandalism
100
The three-part system of police, courts, and corrections used to bring criminals to justice.
What is criminal justice system
100
Represents the accused person's side of the case.
What is defense
200
A person who commits any type of crime.
What is criminal
200
The theft of property without the use of force or violence against another person.
What is larceny
200
The destruction of property by setting fire to it.
What is arson
200
What are foot patrols, combined with small local police stations.
What is community policing
200
The government's side of the case.
What is prosecution
300
Serious crime such as homicide, and kidnapping.
What is felonies
300
A theft of goods valued under a certain amount of money.
What is petty larceny
300
Crimes such as gambling and the use of illegal drugs.
What is victimless crimes
300
An authorization by the court to make the arrest.
What is arrest warrant
300
What is known as the accused person.
What is defendant
400
Less serious offenses, such as traffic violations and disorderly conduct.
What is misdemeanors
400
A theft of goods worth more than a certain amount of money.
What is grand larceny
400
Taking money that has been entrusted to one's care for one's own use.
What is embezzlement
400
For minor offenses, the judge may agree to release the suspect without bail.
What is own recognizance
400
To find the defendant not guilty.
What is acquit
500
The most common type of violent crime.
What is aggravated assualt
500
A crime that involves both property and persons
What is robbery
500
Cheating someone out of their money or property.
What is fraud
500
During this process the accused inters a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charge.
What is arraignment
500
A punishment for a crime.
What is sentence
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