Editing Criminal Law and Procedure (section)

== <span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Remembering</span> ==
* '''Criminal Law''' — The body of law that relates to crime.
* '''Actus Reus''' — The "Guilty Act"; the physical act of committing a crime.
* '''Mens Rea''' — The "Guilty Mind"; the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing.
* '''Felony''' — A serious crime punishable by more than one year in prison (e.g., murder, robbery).
* '''Misdemeanor''' — A less serious crime punishable by a fine or a short jail term (e.g., petty theft).
* '''Due Process''' — The legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person.
* '''Probable Cause''' — The standard by which police have the authority to make an arrest or conduct a search.
* '''Miranda Rights''' — The right to remain silent and the right to an attorney (to prevent self-incrimination).
* '''Indictment''' — A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
* '''Plea Bargain''' — An agreement where the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence.
* '''Exclusionary Rule''' — A legal rule that prevents evidence collected in violation of the defendant's rights from being used in a trial.
* '''Double Jeopardy''' — The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense (prohibited by the 5th Amendment).
* '''Sentence''' — The punishment assigned to a defendant found guilty by a court.
* '''Rehabilitation''' — The goal of "fixing" the criminal so they don't commit crimes again.
* '''Retribution''' — The goal of "punishing" the criminal because they deserve it (Eye for an eye).
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