Delinquent
one who commits crimes (typically young)
Precedent
an earlier event regarded as an example to be considered subsequent
US Code
public laws
UCMJ
Uniform Code of Military Justice - laws governing the military justice system
Lawsuit
a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication (to be judged)
Ordinance
a law created by local government, city, county
Regulations
rule made and maintained by an authority
Statutes
written laws passed by Legislative body
criminal negligence
when a person acts with a disregard for risks to human life and safety
fraud
criminal deception/ financial or personal gain
mischief
a cause/source of harm, evil, irritation
assault
a physical attack
theft
the crime of stealing
battery
assault, intentionally causing someone fear and violence/ battery is infliction of force
conversion
Theft, converting your property to their possesion
breach of contract
Fraud, intentional misrepresentation of facts
damages
mischief reckless/intentional
personal injury
attempted murder, criminal negligence
plaintiff
suing or starting the action
defendant
started the problem
Civil jury #
8
Criminal jury #
12
Criminal case
an individual is accused of breaking the law
Civil Case
two individuals or groups cannot come to an agreement
