decriminalize
To do away w/ legal penalties for
CRIMEN
Crime, change of crime
incriminate
To reveal guilt or make (someone) appear guilty
recrimination
An accusation made in reply; a counter-charge
CULPARE, CULPATUM
To blame
culpable
Deserving blame
Culprit
One responsible for the crime
Mea culpa
Statement uttered to show personal responsibility for a wrong
ONUS
burden
onus
Burden or obligation
onerous
unpleasant or burdensome
exonerate
to prove not guilty
PROBARE, PROBATUM
Prove good, approve
Approbation
Praise or approval
Reprobate
A dishonest or immoral person ; a scoundrel
Reprove
To scold or criticize