Key Terms Terminology Flashcards
1
Q
Defendant
A
person being accused of wrongdoing
2
Q
Verdict
A
decision of case
3
Q
Burden of proof
A
person who has to prove wrongdoing
4
Q
Standard of proof
A
How much proof is needed
5
Q
Offence
A
“crime”
6
Q
Charge
A
police accuse wrongdoing
7
Q
Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
A
the group that decides if a charge is brought
8
Q
Bail
A
freedom between time of charge and trial
9
Q
Remand
A
in custody between time of charge and trial
10
Q
Convict (ed)
A
defendant is guilty
11
Q
Acquit (ted)
A
defendant is not guilty
12
Q
Sentence
A
punishment given to convict
13
Q
Magistrates “mags”
A
3 people who decide verdict in magistrates court
14
Q
Jury
A
12 people who decide verdict in crown court
15
Q
Judge (criminal)
A
person who advises jury + decides sentence (crown court)
