| A | B |
|---|
| Politically defined geographical area | Jurisdiction |
| Pre-trial stage where notice of charges are given | Initial Appearance |
| Uses subtle or not so subtle means to get people to conform. | Institution of Social Control |
| Another name for police | Law Enforcement |
| A person against whom a legal action is brought | Defendant |
| Monetary guarantee deposited with the court to ensure suspects return to court | Bail |
| A less serious offense | Misdemeanor |
| A major offense punishable by more than a year in prison | Felony |
| The major component responsible for rehabilitation | Corrections |
| Immediate trial without jury | Summary trial |
| Trial before a judge without jury | Bench trial |
| Pre-trial stage to enter a plea | Arraignment |
| The component responsible for determining guilt or innocence | Courts |
| The conditional release from prison before serving full term | Parole |
| Standard of proof to make an arrest | Probable cause |
| Pre-trial stage to determine probable cause | Preliminary hearing |
| The first step after crime reported to police | Investigation |
| A charging document that may not have suspects name | Complaint |
| Ideal of moral equity or fairness | Justice |
| Document that guarantees rights for all US citizens | U.S. Constitution |
