Criminal law

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,…

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,…

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,…

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

(criminal law) a pleading describing some wrong or offense; "he was arrested on a charge of larceny"

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act; "a long record of crimes"

(criminal law) a finding that the defendant is guilty of some charges but innocent of others

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more…

(criminal law) a negotiation in which the defendant agrees to enter a plea of guilty to a lesser charge and the prosecutor agrees to drop a more…

(criminal law) a plea in which the defendant claims innocence due to mental incompetence at the time

(criminal law) any person involved in a criminal offense, regardless of whether the person profits from such involvement

(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

a judgment of not guilty

activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

(law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder…

(law) criminal intent; the thoughts and intentions behind a wrongful act (including knowledge that the act is illegal); often at issue in murder…

activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"

activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"

activity that transgresses moral or civil law; "he denied any wrongdoing"

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior

The act or omission that forms the physical part of a crime.

Evidence showing that a person was elsewhere when a crime occurred.

A physical attack or a threat of attack.

Temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, sometimes on condition of a sum of money.

The theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust.

The process of transferring a suspect or convicted criminal to another jurisdiction.

A serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year.

The act of falsifying documents or signatures.

A writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

The guilty state of mind required for some crimes.

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.

The release of an offender subject to a period of good behavior.

A legal document ordering someone to attend court.

A document authorizing police to make an arrest or conduct a search.

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt

the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"

the act of attacking; "attacks on women increased last year"; "they made an attempt on his life"

the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels

a crime so serious that capital punishment is considered appropriate

the act of committing a crime

the act of committing a crime

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

crime committed using a computer and the internet to steal a person's identity or sell contraband or stalk victims or disrupt operations with ma…

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

a serious crime (such as murder or arson)

criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

(Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran; "Had crimes include apostasy from Islam and…

a crime that undermines the offender's government

seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

seizure of a vehicle in transit either to rob it or divert it to an alternate destination

(Islam) serious crimes committed by Muslims and punishable by punishments established in the Koran; "Had crimes include apostasy from Islam and…

a crime less serious than a felony

a crime less serious than a felony

a crime that undermines the offender's government

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

the willful and unlawful crippling or mutilation of another person

a crime less serious than a felony

a crime less serious than a felony

conviction for murder

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

the act of committing a crime

conviction for rape

crimes created by statutes and not by common law

crimes created by statutes and not by common law

conviction for robbery

crimes created by statutes and not by common law

crimes created by statutes and not by common law

(Islam) minor crimes committed by Muslims; crimes that are not mentioned in the Koran so judges are free to punish the offender in any appropria…

violent or brutal acts as of thugs

a crime that undermines the offender's government

a vice that is illegal

an act that is legally a crime but that seem to have no victims; "he considers prostitution to be a victimless crime"

a crime less serious than a felony

a crime committed in wartime; violation of rules of war

trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously

the activity of treating someone savagely or viciously

an unethical agreement between an attorney and client that the attorney would sue and pay the costs of the client's suit in return for a portion…

(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought

the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continu…

willful negligence

lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing

entry to another's property without right or permission

the act of transgressing; the violation of a law or a duty or moral principle; "the boy was punished for the transgressions of his father"

a willful perversion of facts

trespassing for an unlawful purpose; illegal entrance into premises with criminal intent

an act causing pain or damage

an act that disregards an agreement or a right; "he claimed a violation of his rights under the Fifth Amendment"

an unjust act

wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted

an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage

an unjust act

entry to another's property without right or permission

lack of honesty; acts of lying or cheating or stealing

the unauthorized interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it (as by helping one party with money or otherwise to continu…

wrongful conduct by a public official

a wrongful act that the actor had no right to do; improper professional conduct; "he charged them with electoral malpractices"

professional wrongdoing that results in injury or damage; "the widow sued her surgeon for malpractice"

misconduct in public office

improper or wicked or immoral behavior

improper or wicked or immoral behavior

improper or wicked or immoral behavior

doing a proper act in a wrongful or injurious manner

a willful perversion of facts

the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use); "it was a perversion of justice"