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Crimes
Courts
Laws
Punishment
Misc.
100
Illegal gambling is sometimes called this.
What is a victimless crime?
100
The person charged with a crime is called this.
What is the defendant.
100
You have the right to an attorney and remain silent because of this Supreme Court case?
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
100
If you are arrested for a felony and placed in jail, you will need to post this to get out of jail.
What is bail?
100
You are protected from unreasonable search and seizure by this.
What is the 4th Amendment?
200
When groups of people work together to commit crimes it is called this.
What is organized crime?
200
The person working for the state is called this.
What is the prosecutor.
200
In Oregon juveniles can be charged as an adult for certain crimes because of this law.
What is Measure 11.
200
After an arrest, the defendant will face a judge in order to hear the charges against him/her.
What is an arraignment?
200
You must know these requirements before you travel outside the USA.
What are visa requirements.
300
When a person under the age of 18 commits a crime it is referred to as this.
What is juvenile crime?
300
In a jury trial the prosecution must establish this in order to get a conviction.
What is reasonable doubt.
300
Traffic violations are considered this type of crime.
What is misdemeanor.
300
In order to avoid going to court a defendant might arrange this in order to get a lesser sentence.
What is a plea bargain?
300
The defense and prosecution each call these people to the stand during a trial.
What is a witness?
400
Serious crimes such as murder are known as?
What is a felony?
400
If the defendant is found guilty, this person is in charge of issuing the defendant's sentence.
What is the judge.
400
When you have a car accident and someone dies as a result of the accident, you could be charged with this.
What is manslaughter.
400
If someone is sentenced to death by the state they are given this type of punishment.
What is capital punishment.
400
The US Government can provide this for you in case of an arrest overseas.
What is a list of lawyers.
500
When someone steals your car the crime is categorized as this.
What is a property crime?
500
If the jury can't decide the guilt of the defendant, then they must do this.
What is acquit.
500
If you are charged with murder, this means the police can prove you had this.
What is intent to kill.
500
A prisoner who is exhibiting good behavior may find themselves out of jail early, but still serving their sentence.
What is parole.
500
You want to sue your neighbor for the damage they caused to your house when they chopped down a tree, so you take them here.
What is civil court?