Forensic Science Legal Vocab

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Lawyer conducting a case against a defendant in criminal court.

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prosecutor

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Accused individual in court.

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defendant

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A jury determines the...

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verdict

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Allowed to testify at a criminal trial due to special knowledge.

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expert witness

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Serious charge resulting in over a year in prison.

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felony

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Less serious crime, max 1 year in prison.

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misdemeanor

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In the U.S., a defendant is guilty until proven innocent.

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false

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Defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge; prosecutor drops the serious charge to save time and costs.

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plea bargain

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Information received from others that can't be backed up is...

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hearsay

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NGSS.HS-PS4-4

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To "indict someone" means to...

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formally accuse them of a crime.