Criminal Justice Vocabulary Terms Crossword

A finding of not guilty by a judge or jury.
The loser at a trial asks a higher court to rule the trial judge made an error. The result may be the trial court is affirmed (the winner still wins), reversed (the loser now wins), or reversed and remanded (trial court has more work to do and has to follow the rule of law established by the appeals court).
______ ____________is the details; taking the time to make sure all of the details have been examined. For example, when processing a crime scene, officers should use ______ ___________ to ensure all components of the crime scene have been examined.
If something has _____________ value in a case, then it is an item that can be used to prove guilt or innocence of a subject. In addition, items that have ________value show a crime did in fact take place. If an item does not have _____________value, then it is an item that has been ruled out from assisting in an investigation.
A crime with a lower penalty than a felony.
During an arraignment, it’s a defendant's plea of ______ _________, not admitting to the guilt of the crime, but paying the penalty for it.
An inmate's early release from prison upon good behavior, as well as meeting conditions throughout the early release.
a group (3 or more) of individuals who conspire and act out activities that our justice system deems illegal.
Crimes at a level charged higher than a Misdemeanor
A Defendant's voluntary guilty plea to an offense charge, for a lesser sentence.
Government action against an accused person's criminal conduct.
Re-offending [to do the same crime twice]
an order to appear in court.
someone who takes the law into their own hands, ignoring the criminal justice process.
The individual that the charges are against.
It is the physical action of the criminal act.
________ __________are required whenever you are interrogating someone who is in police custody (arrested/detained) about a crime. It is important to note you do not have to read someone their _______ ________ if you are gathering initial information. However, once you start asking crime specific or detailed questions, then the ___________ ___________ has to be read.
A defense to a criminal act that purports the defendant was somewhere other than the place of the crime at the time the crime occurred.
a category of crime that consists of setting a fire with the intent of causing some type of harm (excludes accidental fires).
A sufficient reason based upon known facts to believe a crime has been committed or that certain property is connected with a crime.
This amendment protects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
This Amendment protects the freedom of speech, religion, press, and peaceful protest.
This Amendment protects an individuals right of self incrimination.
Alternative to imprisonment where a person can stay in the community with supervision
The use or threat of violence directed at people or governments to punish them for past action or to bring about a change of policy that is to the terrorist's liking
The killing of one person by another, whether intentional or non intentional
Unlawful offer or attempt with force or violence to hurt another
The taking of the property of another out of his or her presence by means of force and violence or the threat thereof
Acquisition of the property of another through deception
The nighttime breaking and entering of the dwelling house of another, with the intention to commit a crime or theft therein (a felony)
The theft of property or money with which one is entrusted with or responsible for
Wrong committed by one person against other that does not require punishment, only entitles the victim to compensation
The relationship between private parties only
The relationship between the misbehaving private individual and society/government
The wronged individual in a civil case
What the plaintiff seeks to win (Money) - damages
An unintentional tort. When a person's failure to use reasonable care causes harm
Responsible for harm
Legal responsibility - the obligation to do or not do something
Oral statements that harm reputation
Someone who helps another person commit a crime
An agreement between two or more persons to commit a crime
The most serious form of criminal homicide (done w/ malice)
The deliberate taking of one's own life
Statement that contains information about the elements of a crime and that is provided and attested to by a person involved in committing the crime. Can be oral or written.
That portion of a residence not open to the public. Sidewalks and alleys are open to the public. But the ________ is reserved for private use by the property owner or the family.
Questioning of an unwilling person (could be a relative or friend or suspect or even a witness) that is reluctant to give you information and that is suspected of direct or indirect involvement in the crime being investigated.
Failure to properly care for a child. Also failure to care for a property or one's actions.