Law Procedure Vocab Quiz

Legal Position that disproves, justifies, or other wise excuses on alleged criminal act

Court proceeding at which evidence against the defendant is presented to the court so it may determine if there is sufficient cause to hold her or him for trial

The use of force that appears to be reasonably necessary to the victim to prevent death, serious bodily harm, rape, or kidnapping

Punishable offence against society

crime punishable be either a fine of more than $1000 or by confinement for more than 1 year in a state prison or both or by death

Action that hinders the administration of justice

Substituted criminal liability

Freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged

Any penalty provided by law and imposed by a court

Crime punishable by confinement in a county or city jail for onw year or less, by fine of $1,000 or less, or both