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