Criminal Law

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the system of state and federal corts, judges, lawyers, police, and prisons that have to enforce law
Vandalism, simple assault, stealing inexpensive item
THe government charges someone with a crime and so always the prosecution
The punishment to be imposed on the offender
burglary, kidnapping, arson, rape, fraud, forgery, manslaughter, or murder
If jury is unableto reach a decision
An act that breaks a criminal law and causes injury or harm to people or to society in general
A group of citizens who hear evidence during a trial in order to decide guilt or innocence
a valid____ must list the suspects name and the alleged crime
Parking illegally, littering, disturbing the peace, minor trespassing
About 90% of all criminal cases
The grand jury finds sufficient evidence its "hands up" an ________ or formal criminal charge
The judge reads the formal charge against the defendant in an open courtroom
A group of citizens who review the prosecution's allegations in order to determin to put on trial
________ or decision must be unanimous