Criminal Justice Terms Crossword

A decision by a judge or jury that a defendant in a criminal case is not guilty of a crime
“Otherwise called,” indicating person has been called by another name
To change
A formal accusation of a crime
sentence type; a public service performed as restitution to the state
A type of probation in which jail time is suspended
The act or process of judicially finding someone guilty of a crime
A non-conviction, an order disposing of an action
A final settlement, determination
The actual date that a disposition is decided by the court
A formal record in which a judge or court clerk briefly notes all the proceeding
A serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
The date a case is filed with the court
A judgment of conviction by a court or jury
A piece of information such as name, date of birth, social security number
shorter terms of confinement for misdemeanor convictions
A crime that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by fine or a shorter confinement
change, addition, or deletion that alters the original conditions
A public building used to house those convicted of felonies and other serious crimes
The release of a convicted person from detention subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.
The judgment formally pronounced by the judge
To recall, make void, or “take back” the sentencing – such as probation
Postponing the imposition of the sentence or finding for a period of time upon certain conditions
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