EAP LAW II: Unit 1 Vocabulary Review

What is the missing verb?: It is an offence to ..... a crime

• do

• have

• make

• commit

Which of these is considered a major crime in US law?

• a misdemeanor

• a felony

In some countries, handing down a verdict of innocent or guilty is left to the ...... of the jury.

• motion

• discretion

• release

• parole

What is the name for an inmate being conditionally released early from their sentence, often due to good behaviour? (one word, begins with 'p')

(a)  

What is the general name for a punishment set by the court? (1 word only)

(a)  

I wish to .... you from making the wrong decision.

• dissuade

• assail

• outweigh

• threaten

These new rules may actual ____ the people they are supposed to protect

• execute

• imprison

• assail

• harm

There is no (a)   for committing such a terrible crime (one word, begins with 'j')

The large amount evidence submitted by the prosecution certainly (a)   the small amount of evidence submitted by the defense! (one word)

One alternative to prison for juvenile (a)   is to be sent to a detention center. (one word, beginning with 'd')