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Law and Public Safety
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Occurs when the court orders an arrest or conviction to be erased in the eyes of the law. |
Expungement |
A formal written accusation of a crime. It can occur before an arrest is made, and is usually for felony charges. |
Indictment |
The crime of providing false or misleading statements under oath. |
Perjury |
The person or party seeking charges against the defendant. |
Prosecutor |
Refers to damages paid by the defendant as recompense for their crime. |
Punitive damages |
A legal notice that a person has to appear before court. |
Subpoena |
Someone who is present during a crime or may aid and abet a criminal but does not actually commit the crime. |
Accessory |