Criminal law deals with the legal system surrounding criminal conduct. This includes laws that define crimes, the defense of crimes, and how law enforcement, the courts, and attorneys conduct themselves in the steps of criminal case. A crime is an act or omission that is forbidden by statute. Criminal law can involve the prosecution of a crime or can involve the defense or someone who has committed a crime. Common criminal law defenses stem from violations of procedure or defined rights of a defendant. What follows is a list of commonly-used legal terms in criminal law and their dictionary definitions.
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