This document defines legal terms related to the criminal justice system including affidavit, arrest, bail, civil rights, community property, criminal law, detention, felony, judge, and witness. An affidavit is a sworn written statement made under oath. Arrest is taking someone into custody by legal authority. Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes with a guarantee of their return to court.
This document defines legal terms related to the criminal justice system including affidavit, arrest, bail, civil rights, community property, criminal law, detention, felony, judge, and witness. An affidavit is a sworn written statement made under oath. Arrest is taking someone into custody by legal authority. Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes with a guarantee of their return to court.
This document defines legal terms related to the criminal justice system including affidavit, arrest, bail, civil rights, community property, criminal law, detention, felony, judge, and witness. An affidavit is a sworn written statement made under oath. Arrest is taking someone into custody by legal authority. Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes with a guarantee of their return to court.
Affidavit-a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation.
Arrest-to take or keep in custody by authority of law.
Bail-the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition that a sum of money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in court. Civil rights-the rights of personal liberty guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution and by acts of Congress. Community property-property held jointly by a married couple. Criminal law-the law of crimes and their punishments. Detention-the act or fact of detaining or holding back. Especially: a holding in custody. Felony-a crime for which the punishment in federal law may be death or imprisonment for more than one year. Judge-a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court. Witness-one that gives evidence. Specifically: one who testifies in a cause or before a judicial tribunal