Criminal Law Vocab

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An act or omission punishable by law

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crime

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Minor crime, punishable by <1 year in jail>

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misdemeanor

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Major crime, punishable by over a year in prison.

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felony

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Element of a crime describing intent to commit it.

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guilty mind

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Element of a crime describing the person committing the action.

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guilty act

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A person who has committed no crime.

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Innocent

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A person found guilty of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Guilty

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Jury decides a person is NOT guilty, beyond reasonable doubt.

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Acquitted

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State attorney presenting evidence to prove the accused committed a crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

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Prosecutor

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Optional argument by the accused to create reasonable doubt in a jury's mind.

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Defense