| A | B |
|---|
| acquit | To declare not guilty |
| arrest | To take into custody |
| bail | A sum of money deposited with the court that is returned when the accused person shows up for trial |
| defendant | A person who has been charged with a crime |
| double jeopardy | Being tried twice for a single crime |
| mistrial | A trial that is unsuccessful, for example, because the jury can't agree on a verdict |
| probable cause | The reasonable belief that a crime has been committed or that a particular person has committed a crime |
| self-incrimination | Saying something that links you with a crime |
| waive | To give up, as an individual right |
| warrant | A court order, signed by a judge, that authorizes a search or an arrest |
