Riddles
I am a place where suspects are held until they are proven innocent or guilty. What am I?
A jail
Illegal action or activity which is punishable by law
Crime
I’m a person who defends accused individuals in court, ensuring they receive a fair trial. Who am I?
Defense Attorney
classification for the least serious type of crime
Infraction
I am a type of evidence that can be linked directly to a suspect, like a piece of clothing or a weapon, and helps prove their involvement in a crime. What am I?
Physical Evidence
I’m a person who stands up in court and makes sure the law is followed. I help find the truth and see that justice is done. What am I?
A judge
Criminal Intent
Mens Rea
I’m a tool used in investigations to reveal fingerprints, clues, or evidence that are not easily visible. What am I?
A forensic kit
Criminal Act
Actus Reus
I am a legal term describing the concept that a person cannot be tried twice for the same crime after being acquitted or convicted. What am I?
Double Jeopardy
carry a badge and help solve crimes by catching criminals. I often work with other officers to keep the community safe. Who am I?
A Police Officer
Classification of the most serious type of crime
Felony
I’m a written order from a judge that allows police to search a location or seize evidence. What am I?
A search warrant
Classification of a crime of medium gravity
Misdemeanor
I’m a person who reviews and decides whether the evidence in a case is strong enough to go to trial, but I am not involved in the trial itself. Who am I?
A grand jury
I help investigate crimes by collecting evidence and looking for clues. My job often involves examining scenes and analyzing facts. Who am I?
A detective
Simultaneous occurrence of criminal act and criminal intent
Concurrence
I am a document that officially charges someone with a crime, leading to a trial. What am I?
An indictment
harmful result
Causation
I am a legal principle that requires the prosecution to prove the defendant's guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt" in a criminal trial. What am I?
The burden of proof
I write down everything that is said during a trial so there is a record of the proceedings. Who am I?
A court Reporter
"bad because prohibited"
Mala Prohibita
I’m a person who helps the court understand complex medical or scientific evidence through my expertise. Who am I?
An expert witness
" bad in itself"
Mala in Se
I’m a legal term for a confession or admission of guilt that is obtained under duress or coercion and is therefore not admissible in court. What am I?
A coerced confession