Vocabulary

Accesory

A person who helps commit a crime but is usually not present at the crime

Accomplice

A person who voluntarily helps another person commit a crime

Affidavit

A written statement of facts sworn to under oath

Clemency

A power given to a public official to in come way lower the harshness of a punishment imposed on a prisoner

Continuance

The postponement of the court proceedings in a case to a future time

Exonerate

To clear from an accusation, remove guilt or blame from an individual

Extradition

The surrender of an alleged criminal by one state or nation to another

Immunity

When a person receives freedom from being prosecuted or sued, usually as part of a deal to give testimony in a case

Interrogate

To question a witness or suspected criminal

Malice

Ill will or deliberate intent to harm someone