Investigation & Arrest
This person is someone police believe may have committed a crime.
The Suspect
This person is accused of committing a crime and must defend themselves in court.
The Defendant
This is the process of collecting information and evidence to determine what happened during a crime.
The Investigation
This is information or an object that helps show what happened during a crime.
Evidence
This is the formal process in which a criminal case is presented in court.
The Trial
Police may interview this person because they saw or heard something related to a crime.
A Witness
This person reports a crime or is harmed by a crime.
The Victim
This is what a witness says or provides in court about what they know.
Testimony
Investigators look for fingerprints, DNA, video recordings, and other information at this location.
The Crime Scene
This means to catch and arrest someone suspected of committing a crime.
Apprehend
This group of citizens listens to evidence and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
If a defendant cannot afford an attorney, will the court do?
This legal standard means there is a reasonable basis to believe that a crime was committed and a particular person may have committed it.
Probable Cause
This person manages the courtroom and makes legal decisions during a trial.
The Judge
This document can give police permission to search a specific place for specific evidence.
A Search Warrant