Vocabulary
Is known person accused or suspected of committing a crime.
What is a suspect
A restraint devices designed to secure an individuals wrist in proximity to each other.
What is handcuffs
The state of being imprisoned
What is incarceration
Telling a lie under oath
What is work perjury
Individual room in a jail or prison.
What is cell
A place where a crime happened.
What is crime scene
Responsible for a crime, deserving a punishment
What is guilty
To see something happen
Marks left by fingers that identify a person
Not responsible for a crime
What is Innocent
A place where criminals are confined
What is jail
Being searched for by police
What is wanted
To take into police custody
What is arrest
Register someone as a criminal
What is book
A crime less serious than a felony
What is misdemeanor
A write issued to compel the attendance of a witness
What is Subpoena
A document issued by a government official to authorizing police to make an arrest or search premises
What is warrant
To conduct legal proceedings against an individual
What is prosecution
Physical efforts to oppose a lawful arrest
What is resisting arrest
A large amount of money that someone pays as a promise to appear in court
What is bail
A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court
What is affidavit
Evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
What is probable cause
Formal written accusation of crime affirmed by a grand jury and presented by it to court for trial of the accused.
What is Indictment
The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision
What is probation
To overcome or to bring under control
What is subdue