A | B |
eminant domain | government right to take away property with compensation |
due process | right to legal step by step procedure |
probable cause | reasonable suspician and evidence of a crime |
double jeopardy | tried for the same offense a second time |
incriminate | making a person appear guilty of a crime |
indictment | formal charges accusing someone of a crime |
incarcerate | to lock up in jail |
petition | a formal request or demand often involving signatures |
plea | the answer to a criminal charge |
treason | helping an enemy country to hurt your own country |
slander | spreading lies that damage someone's reputation |
extortion | to steal or take money from someone by intimidation and threats |
warrant | A judge's permission to search and seizure |
jury | impartial citizens that determine guilt or innocence at a trial |
militia | a group of citizens that form an army in short notice |