Law and Order Flashcards
indict
accuse formally of a crime
plea
a humble request for help from someone in authority
testimony
something that serves as evidence
plead
appeal or request earnestly
exonerate
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
remand
refer a matter or legal case back to another authority
abduction
the criminal act of carrying someone away by force
deter
turn away from as by fear or persuasion
arson
malicious burning to destroy property
forfeiture
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
forfeiture
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
hijack
take arbitrarily or by force
scold
censure severely or angrily
detention
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
smuggler
someone who imports or exports goods illegally
premeditated
characterized by deliberate purpose and a degree of planning
juvenile delinquent
a young offender
acquittal
a judgment of not guilty
community service
a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions
fraud
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
conviction
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof
rehabilitation
use of therapies to restore or improve physical function