Court Peeps
This is an injured party/person who brings legal action against the alleged wrong doer.
Plaintiff
What you are thinking when you commit a crime, meaning that he or she purposefully commits the prohibited act.
State of Mind
The killing of someone during the commision of certain felonies, regardless of intent to kill.
Felony Murder
A person who voluntarily helps another person commit a crime
Accomplice
The latin term used by lawyers when they discuss the requirements for a guilty state of mind.
Mens rea
This person is the state or federal government's attorney in a criminal case. They bring the charges against a person.
Proseutor
The act of requesting or strongly urging someone to do something.
Hint: This is an S word
Solicitation
The killing of a person without malice or premeditation but during the commision of an illegal act.
Manslaughter
A person who helps commit a crime but usually not present at the crime.
Accessory
A person who has the power to investigate reported complaints and help achieve fair settlements.
Ombudsperson
This is the person who the claim is made against. In a case, they are the on charged with the crime.
Defendant
Acting deliberate , or having thought about doing something before actually doing it.
Premeditated
Causing death through criminally negligent behavior.
Negligent Homicide
Crimes that are committed before or in preparation for committing another crime.
Inchoate crimes
An official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc.
Hint: Court Police officer
Bailiff