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Fifth Amendment
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
Assault
A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person.
Felony
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree
Embezzlement
The fraudulent appropriation by a person to his own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him by another.
Burglary
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.
Miranda rule
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning.
Fourth Amendment
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every person against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials.
Admissible evidence
Evidence which can legally and properly be used in court.
Accessory
A person who assists in the commission of a crime, either before or after the fact.
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