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2. An excuse of the use of force in resisting attack. SELF-DEFENSE
3. After the fact. EX POST FACTO
4. A rule that allows police officers who believe a person is acting suspiciously and could be
armed to stop and frisk that person for weapons without a search warrant. STOP AND FRISK
RULE
5. The getting together of two or more people to accomplish some criminal or unlawful act.
CONSPIRACY
7. A written order of the court authorizing law enforcement officers to search and seize certain
property. SEARCH WARRANT
8. Anyone who takes part with another in the commission of a crime. ACCOMPLICE
10. Acts against the king (under the English common law). HIGH TREASON
12. A major crime, punishable by imprisonment in a state prison. FELONY
14. Laws that impose a penalty or punishment for a wrong against society. PENAL LAW
17. A defense that places the defendant in a different place than the crime scene so that it would
have been impossible to commit the crime. ALIBI