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Crime and Justice Key 2 Oxford Batx 2

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When someone is formally accused of a crime they are _______ sb (with).

Charge sb (with).

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A person who has committed a crime is called a _______.

Criminal.

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If someone has a history of committing crimes they might have a _______.

Criminal record.

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The person or party against whom a legal action is brought is known as the _______.

Defendant.

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If a judge decides that there is not enough evidence to continue with a trial

Dismiss a case.

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The person who presides over a court of law and makes decisions on points of law is the _______.

Judge.

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A group of people usually 12, who are sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them is called the _______.

Jury.

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A severe punishment where the convicted person spends the rest of their life in prison is a _______.

Life sentence.

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A violent street robbery is commonly referred to as a _______.

Mugging.

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When someone is facing a trial in a court of law , they are said to be _______ .

On trial.

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To settle a legal matter by paying a specified amount of money as punishment is to _______ a fine.

Pay a fine.

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The legal representative who brings the case against the defendant in a criminal trial is the _______.

Prosecutor.

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After hearing all the evidence

Reach a verdict.

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If someone is found guilty of a crime

Sentenced sb to prison.

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Stealing goods from a store without paying for them is known as _______.

Shoplifting.

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A person who is believed to have committed a crime but has not been proven guilty is a _______.

Suspect.

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