Criminal Law & Practice Crib Sheet

Prsoecutor {Ans: This is the term used for a lawyer who argues for the conviction of a defendant in a criminal case.}Reasonable Doubt {Ans: A person cannot be convicted in a criminal case if there is any of THIS, suggesting that the accused could possibly be innocent.}Misdemeanor {Ans: This is a type of criminal charge that, while illegal, is generally considered less serious. These can include things like trespassing, public intoxication, and vandalism.}Felony {Ans: This is a type of criminal charge that is generally considered very serious, and can include assault, spying, and murder.}Criminal Law {Ans: This is the body of law that codifies what a state defines as legal and/or illegal as well as the punishments for the violations of the laws.}Plea {Ans: This refers to the process of a person admitting to guilt in a criminal or civil case, often in the hopes of receiving a lesser punishment.}Procedural {Ans: This refers to a type of due process of law in which no person is denied "life, liberty, or property" without certain safeguards of the legal system being enforced.}