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Depending on where in the process you are speaking of: "person of interest" - "suspect" - "arrestee" - "defendant. "

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What is the defining of criminal justice?

Criminal justice is the process of bringing an accused person of an offense against the Government before a court to answer those charges, and, if convicted, given the proper punishment for the offense.


Is malice towards a person a criminal offense?

If a person verbalizes their evil intentions that is called a threat, and yes it is a criminal offense.


What is criminal justus?

Criminal Justice is the system in every country or jurisdiction of ensuring that a person who commits a crime is brought before the court and given the proper punishment for his offense. It also ensures that a person has a fair and impartial trial if he is accused of committing a crime.


No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law?

no person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense whithout due process of law


When can a person considered a criminal?

A person is a criminal when they have been convicted of a criminal offense. A criminal offense is one that has penalties that include any period of imprisonment, even if the imprisonment is not imposed as a consequence of the conviction.


How would you describe a defendant in a criminal case?

A DEFENDANT - In criminal cases is the person accused/charged with the crime.


Is it considered a criminal offense to engage in sexual penetration of an intoxicated person?

Yes, engaging in sexual penetration of an intoxicated person without their consent is considered a criminal offense, as it is considered sexual assault or rape.


What is complicity to commit robbery?

Accused of stealing because you was with the person who committed the crime.Another View: The above answer factually desribes someone who is an active ACCOMPLICE in the commission of a criminal act. 'Complicity' actually covers a wider definition.Complicity refers to when someone is legally accountable, or can be held liable for a criminal offense, based upon the criminal act of another person.Criminal complicity may arise in the following situations:With the intent to promote or assist the commission of the offense:1. a person procures, induces or causes such other person to commit the offense; or2. a person aids or abets such other person in committing the offense; or3. having a legal duty to prevent the commission of an offense, that person fails to make the effort he is legally required to make.


What is a defendent has committed a crime?

A defendant is a person who has been charged with a criminal offense.


What term refers to a written statement of the essential facts about an offense charged against an accused person?

indictment


What major ethical violations are involved when in a criminal case witnesses are being paid to lie?

Perjury - which is a criminal offense in itself. The person(s) who offer to pay the money are also guilty of Suborning Perjury, which is also a criminal offense.


What is non-extradition?

the action of extraditing a person accused of convicted a crime!!! :))))

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