Peak Camp 1 Vocabulary

Front

What is the term for a period of supervision over an offender, ordered by the court instead of serving time in prison?

Back

Probation

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the court proceeding at which a criminal defendant is formally advised of the charges against him?

Back

Arraignment

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the term for a climb or walk to the summit of a mountain or hill?

Back

Ascent

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

Front

What does it mean to cause someone to lose confidence or hope; to dishearten?

Back

Demoralizing

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Front

What is the term for firm determination to do something?

Back

Resolve

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the legal term for a formal accusation initiating a criminal case?

Back

Indictment

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Front

What is the process by which a defendant pleads guilty or not guilty in court?

Back

Plea

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the term for a legal document that orders a person to appear in court?

Back

Subpoena

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Front

What is the term for the act of giving up a right or claim?

Back

Waiver

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

What is the term for a legal principle that prevents an individual from being tried twice for the same offense?

Back

Double Jeopardy