topic 2 -lesson 2 Flashcards
1
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victim
A
a person who had suffered a loss due to the actions or omissions of others
2
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accused
A
person who is charged with a crime and must stand trial in a court of law to determine whether they are uilty or not guilty
3
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suspect
A
a person who is thought to have comitted a crimme and is being investigated
4
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witness
A
person who has seen or heard information relevant to an alleged crime
5
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offender
A
a person who has broken the law
6
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stakeholder
A
a person with an interest in the crime
7
Q
actus reus
A
a wrongful act
8
Q
mens rea
A
a guilty mind
9
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principle offenders
A
ppl are regarded as principle offenders if they:
aid (assist)
abet (encourage)
counsel (give advice)
organise
10
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accessory
A
apprehension
prosecution
conviction
punishment
