Law Studies 3

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A reasonable ground for belief is

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Probable Cause

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The freedom from prosecution even when one has committed the crime charged is called..

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Immunity

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A written accusation declaring that there is sufficient evidence to try someone for a crime is a(n)

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Indictment

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When an accused person agrees to plead guilty to a less serious crime in order to get a serious charge dropped

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Plea Bargain

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A court proceeding during which the formal charges in the information/indictment are read

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Arraignment

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When a defendant pleads "not guilty" at an arraignment, they may elect to have a: Plea Bargain, Preliminary Hearing, Appeal, Subpoena

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Preliminary Hearing

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Sum of money or property given or pledged to guarantee that the arrested person will appear for a preliminary hearing

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Bail

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A court command to appear and testify in court or provide documents to the court

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Subponea

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The right to a fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement is called

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Due Process

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What is the type of civil liability done by accident?

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Negligence