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Joe was angry at his ex wife so he burnt her house down. what crime is this?
what is arson
An act that violates a law & is punishable by the legal system
what is crime
A group of individuals selected to hear evidence and render a verdict in a trial.
what is jury
Someone who observes or has firsthand knowledge of an event and provides testimony or evidence in a legal proceeding.
what is a witness
A person who is not yet considered an adult under the law, often subject to a separate legal system for young offenders.
what is a juvenile
Holly and Beth both agreed to rob the local candy store at 8pm. what kind of crime is this?
what is Conspiracy
The use of force, threat, or intimidation to take someone else's property or belongings from their immediate possession.
what is robbery
The unlawful entry into a building or property with the intent to commit theft or another felony.
what is burglary
The intentional act of causing apprehension or fear of imminent bodily harm or offensive contact in another person.
what is assault
The act of creating, altering, or imitating a document, signature, or other object with the intent to deceive or defraud.
what is forgery
Billy saw Dylan hide a dead body in a dumpster but didn't say anything. what kind of crime is this?
what is an accessory
The misappropriation or theft of funds or property entrusted to someone's care, often in a position of trust or authority.
what is embezzlement
A spoken false statement that damages a person's reputation.
what is slander
Failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another person.
what is negligence
Non-violent, financially motivated crimes typically committed by individuals in positions of trust or authority within organizations, such as fraud or embezzlement.
what is a white collar crime
Hubert is trusted with Penelope's bills, but hubert steals her credit card and withdraws $1000 for himself. what crime is this?
what is fraud
A written or printed false statement that damages a person's reputation.
what is libel
The unlawful taking and carrying away of someone else's personal property with the intent to permanently deprive them of it.
what is larceny
A less serious criminal offense typically punishable by fines, probation, or a short jail sentence.
what is misdemeanor
A more serious criminal offense, often resulting in a longer prison sentence than a misdemeanor.
what is a felony
A law or regulation enacted by a local government or municipality.
what is ordinance
A legal order that requires an individual to appear in court or provide evidence or documents in a legal proceeding.
what is subpoena
The reasonable belief that a crime has been committed and that a specific individual is connected to that crime, justifying a search, arrest, or legal action.
what is Probable Cause
An agreement between the prosecutor and defendant in which the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a lighter sentence in exchange for cooperation or concessions.
what is plea bargain
A court proceeding where the accused person is formally charged with a crime and asked to enter a plea
what is Arraignment