Famous Detectives
He solves crimes with his good friend Captain Hastings and has a world-famous mustache
Hercule Poirot
Publishing lies about somebody
libel
A penalty that requires the convicted person to pay to the public treasure a sum of money fixed by law after an offense has been committed.
a fine
1st instance court that hears all civil, criminal and misdemeanor matters
County court
A lawyer with another word
solicitor
She lives in the village of St. Mary Mead and acts as an amateur consulting detective. Often characterized as an elderly spinster.
Miss Marple
An action involving deliberate destruction of or damage to public or private property.
vandalism
The act of putting someone in prison or the condition of being kept in prison
imprisonment
1st instance court that deals with administrative matters
Administrative court
A person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone
a procecutor
He is known for his proficiency with observation, deduction, forensic science and logical reasoning that borders on the fantastic. Solves crimes with his good friend Dr Watson
Scherlock Holmes
Stealing money from the company where you work
embezzlement
The temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour.
parole
2nd instance court that reviews the judgement of the 1st instance courts
Circuit court (of appeal)
They supervise people serving community and prison sentences and help them to stay away from crime.
probation/parole officer
He is a brilliant, obese and eccentric fictional armchair detective, he is loath to leave his home for business or anything that would keep him from reading his books, tending his orchids, or eating the gourmet meals prepared by his chef, Fritz Brenner. Archie Goodwin is his assistant.
Nero Wolfe
The crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or in circumstances not amounting to murder
manslaughter
... is work done by a person or group of people that benefits others; often done without compensation
community service
3rd instance court that reviews decisions of lower instance courts
the Supreme Court
A member of a jury
juror
He is a fictional character, an American criminal defense lawyer who is the main character in works of detective fiction written by Erle Stanley Gardner.
Perry Mason
A minor wrongdoing
misdemeanor
The Capital Punishment
a death sentence
A public officer appointed to decide cases in a law court
a judge/justice
A type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions; mostly specialise in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
barrister