Question

affidavit A voluntary written statement sworn to before an authorized official

arraignment An appearance in court prior to a criminal trial. Often the identity of the defendant is established, the defendant is informed of the charges and of his or her rights, and the defendant is required to enter a plea

defendant A person accused of a crime against whom legal action is brought

deposition A statement made under oath outside of court that is intended to be used as evidence in court

entrapment Improper or illegal encouragement by law enforcement agents for a person to commit a crime

fraud Intentional deception in order to secure unfair or unlawful gain

hearsay Something not based on the personal observations of a witness; It is not usually allowed to be entered as evidence

indictment A formal written accusation, submitted to the court by a grand jury, alleging that a certain person has committed a serious crime

infringement A violation of a right, law, or contract; wrongful use of a copyright or trade name

injunction A court order prohibiting a person from doing a specific act

jurisdiction The territory, subject matter, or people over which a court has authority

lien The right to take, hold, or sell the property of a debtor as security or payment for a debt

litigation Legal proceedings

misdemeanor A criminal offense lesser than a felony usually punishable by a fine or by imprisonment other than in a penitentiary

plaintiff A person who initiates or begins a legal action

plea bargain To plead guilty to a lesser charge than that of which one is accused; often used in exchange for information or cooperation as a witness by the accused

proxy A document in which one person is legally appointed to represent another

statute A law enacted by a legislative body

tort Damage, injury, or wrongful act done willingly against a person or property for which a civil suit can be brought

venue The place where a crime is committed. Also, the geographical area in which a court may hear or try a case                                                                                                                                

Directions Supply the words from the list at the beginning of the chapter that complete the meaning of each sentence

1. When a police officer improperly encourages a citizen to commit a crime, the officer is guilty of _________________
2. The abused wife sought an ________________ to prevent her ex-husband from entering her home
3. In a trial, the ______________ is the person who initiates the legal action
4. A statement made under oath outside of court that is intended to be used as evidence in court is called a __________________________
5. Mr. Hargrave signed an ____________________before a notary stating that he had no knowledge of his son’s criminal activities
6. If you copy several pages of a book and do not give the author credit for the work, you are guilty of copyright ___________________
7. When Harrison took out a car loan, the finance company placed a _______________against the car’s title
8. At his ________________, Jay, who was accused of car theft, pleaded not guilty
9. A _____________________ is less serious than a felony and is punishable by fine or imprisonment
10. The president of the corporation was shocked when she received the news of her ______________ for theft or corporate funds

Directions Supply the words from the list at the beginning of the chapter that complete the meaning of each sentence

1. When a police officer improperly encourages a citizen to commit a crime, the officer is guilty of _________________
2. The abused wife sought an ________________ to prevent her ex-husband from entering her home
3. In a trial, the ______________ is the person who initiates the legal action
4. A statement made under oath outside of court that is intended to be used as evidence in court is called a __________________________
5. Mr. Hargrave signed an ____________________before a notary stating that he had no knowledge of his son’s criminal activities
6. If you copy several pages of a book and do not give the author credit for the work, you are guilty of copyright ___________________
7. When Harrison took out a car loan, the finance company placed a _______________against the car’s title
8. At his ________________, Jay, who was accused of car theft, pleaded not guilty
9. A _____________________ is less serious than a felony and is punishable by fine or imprisonment
10. The president of the corporation was shocked when she receive the news of her _______________ for theft of corporate funds

Answer 1

When a police officer improperly encourages a citizen to commit a crime, the officer is guilty of entrapment.
The abused wife sought an injunction to prevent her ex-husband from entering her home.
In a trial, the plaintiff is the person who initiates the legal action.
A statement made under oath outside of court that is intended to be used as evidence in court is called a deposition.
Mr. Hargrave signed an affidavit before a notary stating that he had no knowledge of his son’s criminal activities.
If you copy several pages of a book and do not give the author credit for the work, you are guilty of copyright infringement .
When Harrison took out a car loan, the finance company placed a lien against the car’s title.
At his arraignment , Jay, who was accused of car theft, pleaded not guilty.
A misdemeanor is less serious than a felony and is punishable by fine or imprisonment
The president of the corporation was shocked when she received the news of her venue for theft or corporate funds.