Criminal Law And Procedure 1-19
19 entries in the Criminal Law And Procedure compendium.
ManslaughterHomicide less culpable than murder, distinguished by state of mind.Mass murderViolent crime involving multiple killings in a single event.Mass shootingA crime with no single definition, often prompting gun law changes.MisdemeanorA lesser criminal offense typically punished by up to one year in jail.PerjuryIntentional false oath or affirmation material to a legal proceeding.PiracyMaritime robbery and criminal violence by ship-borne attackers.PoisoningPoisoning is the harmful effect of toxic substances on the body.Possession of stolen goodsCrime involving knowingly acquiring or dealing with stolen property.Property crimeProperty crime involves unlawful taking or destruction of another's property.Public-order crimeCrime that interferes with society's efficient functioning.Life imprisonmentA sentence of imprisonment for the remainder of a convict's natural life.Penal labourForced labour required of prisoners, ranging from punishment to industry.Plea bargainA legal arrangement exchanging a guilty plea for prosecutorial concessions.PleaA defendant's formal answer to a criminal charge.ProhibitionLegal ban on alcohol manufacture, sale, and consumption.Mens reaThe guilty mind required for criminal liability.Malfeasance in officeUnlawful conduct by a public officer, often grounds for removal or prosecution.Offender profilingInvestigative strategy to identify suspects through behavioral analysis.Obstruction of justice in the United StatesUmbrella crime covering interference with the justice system.
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