Criminal Defense
A formal statement made by the defendant in response to the charges
What is a plea?
The temporary release of a defendant awaiting trial, that they will show up for court, often with a financial guarantee
What is bail?
A court’s authority over a legal matter or defendant
What is jurisdiction?
The party initiating the lawsuit/charges against someone else
What is a plaintiff?
Latin, legal term for the commission of a crime
Actus reus
A claim or evidence showing the defendant could not have committed the crime
What is an alibi?
The purpose or intention behind the defendant's actions
What is intent?
The jury's final decision based on the facts presented during the trial
what is a verdict?
The Defendant doesn't agree with the outcome of the trial they may file an ______ to a higher level for a new hearing
What is an appeal?
It is said to have occurred but has not yet been proven
What is alleged?
The person accused of committing a crime
What is a defendant?
The exchange of all information between the prosecution and the defense
What is discovery
The individual against whom a crime has been committed
What is a victim?
To set laws related to the punishment of crimes and offenses
What is a Penal Code?
A defense where the defendant admits to committing the crime but argues they should not be held responsible
What is affirmative defense?
The person representing the government and seeking to prove the defendant's guilt.
What is a prosecutor?
The defendant is found not guilty is called?
What is acquittal?
The defendant does not contest the charges but does not admit guilt
What is Nolo Contendere, or no contest?
Actus Reus + Mens Rea = a crime
What is the formula to a crime?
Records the official word-for-word transcript of the trial
What is a court reporter?
An agreement between the defendant and prosecutor in which the defendant pleads
What is a plea bargain?
The defendant's first court appearance to hear charges and enter a plea
What is an arraignment?
required in a criminal case for a conviction
What is proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
Purpose/Intent, Reckless, Knowledge, Negligence or guilty mind
What is mens rea
A court order requiring the arrested person to be brought before a judge
What is habeas corpus? Or Warrant