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Name two offences against the person
domestic violence, manslaughter, rape, assault and battery, homicide, kidnapping, stalking
Name two offences against property
theft, vandalism, shoplifting, burglary, forgery, bribery, extortion, larceny, arson, armed robbery, joyriding
Name two business or corporate crimes
embezzlement, insider dealing, money laundering, fraud, tax evasion
What do you call the two parties in a criminal case?
prosecutor and defendant
If the defendant is found not guilty, he/she is _____________________.
acquitted
If the defendant is found guilty, he/she is ____________________ .
convicted
People that have committed a _____________ can be punished by 1 or more years in prison.
felony
People that have committed a _____________ can be punished by a fine or a light jail term.
misdemeanor
Name two types of sentence that a judge or magistrate can pass
imprisonment, fines, death penalty / execution, community orders
_____________ is granted by the judge as an alternative to imposing a jail sentence.
probation
_________________ is granted by the judge after an offender has served a portion of his/her prison sentence.
parole
What kind of offence is DRUNK DRIVING?
a public order offence
