Criminology
Accused
Someone who is suspected of committing their crimes
Criminal Law
The law that deals with how state responds to crime
Consensual
Both or all people involved agree
Perjury
Lying after you have sworn to say the truth
Bail
A court order releasing an accused from custody while they await their trial, with reserved conditions
Cross examination
The questioning of a witness by the lawyer on the other side of the case
Hearing
Opportunity to be heard by court
Contraband
Things illegally brought in and out of correctional centers
Child Abuse
When a minor is harmed, and requires protection
Non disclosure
To fail to make info known, when it is required
Forensic
Examination of evidence by using science or technology in legal setting, carried out by experts/scientists
Conditional Discharge
When a person is found guilty or pleads guilty, but on specific completion of specified conditions, will be discharged with no record
Preliminary Hearing
Hearing prior to trial to see if evidence is sufficient
Cross examination
The questioning of a witness by the lawyer on the other side of the case
Adjournment
A stop or delay in court proceeding
Mistrial
When trial ends without a final judgment
Summary offenses
Max 5000 dollar fine or 6 months in jail
Arraignment
If plead guilty will get sentenced, if plead not guilty, will go to trial
Extrajudicial Measures
Options for dealing with youth accused of committing a crime
YCJA
Young criminal justice act, providing separate criminal laws for this group