cops Flashcards
(26 cards)
Delinquent
one who commits crimes (typically young)
Precedent
an earlier event regarded as an example to be considered subsequent
US Code
public laws
UCMJ
Uniform Code of Military Justice - laws governing the military justice system
Lawsuit
a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication (to be judged)
Ordinance
a law created by local government, city, county
Regulations
rule made and maintained by an authority
Statutes
written laws passed by Legislative body
criminal negligence
when a person acts with a disregard for risks to human life and safety
fraud
criminal deception/ financial or personal gain
mischief
a cause/source of harm, evil, irritation
assault
a physical attack
theft
the crime of stealing
battery
assault, intentionally causing someone fear and violence/ battery is infliction of force
conversion
Theft, converting your property to their possesion
breach of contract
Fraud, intentional misrepresentation of facts
damages
mischief reckless/intentional
personal injury
attempted murder, criminal negligence
plaintiff
suing or starting the action
defendant
started the problem
Civil jury #
8
Criminal jury #
12
Criminal case
an individual is accused of breaking the law
Civil Case
two individuals or groups cannot come to an agreement
