| A | B |
|---|
| bail | sum of money that the accused may post |
| civil case | case involving a NONCRIMINAL matter |
| criminal case | case where a defendant is tried for a crime |
| defendant | person whom action is brought upon, or person charged with a crime |
| plaintiff | party who brings a suit or action against another party |
| civil liberties | guarantees of safety, opinions, and property from the government |
| civil rights | positive acts of government |
| Miranda Rule | rights which police must read to a suspect |
| probable cause | reasonable grounds or suspicion of a crime |
| search warrant | court order authorizing a search |
