| A | B |
|---|
| Crime | An offense committed against the public good or society |
| Defendant | The person who has been accused of a crime |
| Plaintiff | The party that accuses a person of a crime |
| Prosecutor | The official who brings a case against the defendant |
| Felony | A major crime |
| Misdemeanor | A less serious crime |
| Infraction | A minor offense that is usually punished with a fine and not with jail time |
| Intent | Shows that the defendant meant to commit the crime |
| Motive | Helps explain why a defendant did what he or she did |
| Insanity | When a person does not know what they are doing |
| Entrapment | Could occur if a police officer talks someone into committing a crime |
| Self-defense | Considered when a person feels that they are in danger of serious injury or death |
| Domestic violence | Any reckless form of physical or mental harm in a family or household |
| Malicious | Showing ill will |
| Contempt of court | Undermining the administration of the court |
| Impulse | Reacting without thinking about the consequences |
| Perjury | Lying under oath |
| Bribery | Giving money or property to a public official in exchange for a favor |
