Peak Camp 1 Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for a period of supervision over an offender, ordered by the court instead of serving time in prison?

Back

Probation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the court proceeding at which a criminal defendant is formally advised of the charges against him?

Back

Arraignment

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the term for a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill?

Back

Ascent

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What does it mean to cause someone to lose confidence or hope; to dishearten?

Back

Demoralizing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the term for firm determination to do something?

Back

Resolve

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the legal term for a formal accusation initiating a criminal case?

Back

Indictment

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the process by which a defendant pleads guilty or not guilty in court?

Back

Plea

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court?

Back

Subpoena

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the term for the act of giving up a right or claim?

Back

Waiver

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense?

Back

Double Jeopardy