CRIME, PUNISHMENT, LAW I

The Word's The Thing

Dr. Louis D.Appel 

The answer to each clue will be a word associated with crime, punishment, or law.

1. An order requiring a person to appear in court

2. The person who prosecutes or brings suit

3. The person who is charged or accused

4. The tendency to return to criminal behavior

5. Another word for "imprisoned"

6. Judicial mercy

7. Change a court sentence to one less severe 

8. Deliberately false testimony given while under oath

9. Illegal goods, especially when transported across borders

10. Theft of funds entrusted to one's care or belonging to one's employer

Answers:

 

1. Subpoena or summons

2. Plaintiff

3. Defendant

4. Recidivism

5. Incarcerated

6. Clemency

7. Commute

8. Perjury

9. Contraband

10. Embezzlement 

 

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