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Acquit
To declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge
Alibi
Proof that someone was elsewhere when a crime occurred
Antagonize
To cause someone to become hostile or angry
Belligerently
In a hostile or aggressive manner
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Without any logical uncertainty; the highest standard of proof required in a criminal case
Bigot
A person who is intolerant toward those who are different or have different opinions
Burden of Proof
requires a party to produce evidence to establish the truth of facts needed to satisfy all the required legal elements of the dispute
Circumstantial Evidence
Indirect evidence that implies someone committed a crime but does not directly prove it
Coroner
An official who investigates deaths that are sudden or unexplained
Defense
The case presented by or on behalf of the person being accused
Defendant
A person accused of a crime in a court case
Discrepancy
A difference or inconsistency between two things that should match
Diverge
To separate from a path or opinion and go in a different direction
Double Jeopardy
Being tried twice for the same crime, which is forbidden by law
Elicit
To draw out a response or information from someone
Exasperate
To greatly irritate or annoy
Exonerate
To clear someone from blame or wrongdoing
Fallible
Capable of making mistakes
Indignant
Feeling anger at unfair treatment
Menace
A threat or danger
Obscure
Unclear or hard to understand
Perjury
Lying under oath
Pertain
To be relevant or applicable
Plead the Fifth
To refuse to answer a question because it might incriminate oneself
Premeditate
To plan in advance
Preliminary
Coming before the main event or action; preparatory
Sentimental
Overly emotional about past experiences