Unit 2 - International Cooperation in Criminal Matters

Question 1

An offense is transnational in nature of: it is committed in more than one State; it is committed in one State but a substantial part of its preparation, planning, direction or control takes place in another State; it is committed in one State but involves an organized criminal group that engages in criminal activities in more than one State; or it is committed in one State but has substantial effects in another State.

Answer 1

Transnational offense

Question 2

The action of handing a person accused or convicted of a crime to the jurisdiction of the foreign state in which the crime was committed.

Answer 2

Extradition

Question 3

A lawyer who traditionally offers legal services outside of the courts. Solicitors have more direct contact with the clients. Lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents.

Answer 3

Solicitor

Question 4

A lawyer who becomes involved in a case once advocacy before a court is needed by the client. Lawyer who represents a client in court.

Answer 4

Barrister

Question 5

Free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.

Answer 5

To acquit

Question 6

Cross or walk in the street or road unlawfully or without regard for approaching traffic.

Answer 6

Jaywalking

Question 7

A deputy or substitute acting for a superior. A rank of officer in the British army, above second lieutenant and below captain.

Answer 7

Lieutenant

Question 8

The crime of killing a human being without malice aforethought, or in circumstances not amounting to murder.

Answer 8

Manslaughter

Question 9

A barrister of other lawyer who conducts the case against a defendant in a criminal court.

Answer 9

Prosecutor

Question 10

Temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior. Libertad condicional.

Answer 10

Parole

Question 11

The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property.

Answer 11

Arson

Question 12

A person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior’s absence.

Answer 12

Deputy

Question 13

The action of forging a copy or imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art. Falsificación.

Answer 13

Forgery

Question 14

A small hammer with which an auctioneer, a judge, or the chair of a meeting hits a surface to call for attention or order.

Answer 14

Gavel

Question 15

An act of unlawfully seizing an aircraft, vehicle, or ship while in transit; a hijack..

Answer 15

Hijacking

Question 16

Valid or operative, in effect..

Answer 16

In force

Question 17

To avoid something that should be done that is unpleasant or unwanted; or to manage not to do it.

Answer 17

Evade

Question 18

Someone who allows secret information to become generally know..

Answer 18

Leaker

Question 19

Anyone who has and reports insider knowledge of illegal activities occurring in an organization. Soplón.

Answer 19

Whistleblower

Question 20

Someone who speaks officially in behalf of someone..

Answer 20

Spokesperson

Question 21

A preliminary examination in civil or criminal procedure.

Answer 21

Trial

Question 22

The formal examination before a competent tribunal of the matter in issue in a civil or criminal cause in order to determine such issue.

Answer 22

Hearing

Question 23

A fraudulent scheme or action.

Answer 23

Swindle

Question 24

Theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust or belonging to one’s employer. Malversación.

Answer 24

Embezzlement

Question 25

Violent theft.

Answer 25

Robbery

Question 26

Very serious crime.

Answer 26

Indictable offence

Question 27

A crime that can be processed by any of the two proceedings.

Answer 27

Hybrid offence

Question 28

No serious crime. Delito menor.

Answer 28

Summary offence