Defense/
Investigation
Investigation
Proof that you were not at present at a scene of a crime.
Alabi
This happens immediately after an arrest.
Booking
the legal obligation that a defendant must receive a fair trial.
Due Process
This sentencing option allows you serve your sentence is carried out in at your personal residence.
Home confinement/ House Arrest
The term that describes the criminal behavior of minors.
Delinquency
A defense used due to mental illness
Insanity Defense
Paying an amount to be released from jail
Bail
Dismissing a potential jury member without any reason.
Peremptory Challenge
Another name for the death penalty.
Capital Punishment
a major factor that contributes to juvenile delinquency.
Neglect/ Child Abuse
What law enforcement needs justify an arrest.
Probable cause/ Reasonable articulable suspicion
a plea agreement where the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts the responsibility of crime committed.
No Contest/ Nolo Contendere
A legal requirement for that forces you to go to court.
Subpoena
Rehabilitation
Having criminal charges removed from your record.
Expunged
Miranda Warning/Rights
A strategy to prevent crimes from being repeated.
Deterrent
A criminal charge for disrupting a trial.
Contempt of Court
Being released from prison without serving the entire sentence.
Parole
When a crime committed by a minor is tried as an adult.
Juvenile Waiver
Search Warrent
This prohibits evidence being used against you in court if it was not properly gathered.
Exclusionary Rule
This person will represent you in court if you cannot afford an attorney.
Public Defender
Factors that can result in a stricter sentence.
Aggravating Circumstances
Crimes that are committed by minors but is legal for adults.
Status Offenders