2.1 Crimes and Criminal Justice
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MrsCarr_N32 on September 28, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 crime | An offense committed against the public good, or society. |
| defendent | A person who is accused of a crime. |
| plaintiff | The party that accuses a person of a crime. |
| prosecutor | The government official who brings the case against the defendent. |
| felony | A major crime. |
| misdemeanor | A less-serious crime. |
| infraction | A minor offense that is usually punishable with a fine and not with jail time. |
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