Vocabulary and Spelling for Law Enforcement Flashcards

The word 'affidavit' refers to:

Answer: A written statement made under oath

An affidavit is a written sworn statement of facts, signed under oath before an authorized officer such as a notary.

The general legal term for the killing of one human being by another is:

Answer: Homicide

Homicide is the broad legal term for any killing of one person by another, including murder, manslaughter, and justifiable killings.

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

Answer: Defendant

Defendant is the correct spelling, referring to the person accused of a crime who must defend themselves in court.

A 'felony' is best defined as:

Answer: A serious crime typically punishable by more than one year in prison

A felony is a serious criminal offense, generally punishable by imprisonment exceeding one year, as distinguished from misdemeanors.

'Probable cause' in law enforcement means:

Answer: Reasonable grounds to believe a crime has been or is being committed

Probable cause is a reasonable belief, based on specific and articulable facts, that a crime has occurred or that evidence of a crime is present.

Which of the following is spelled correctly?

Answer: Harassment

Harassment is the correct spelling, with one 'r' and a double 's,' referring to unwanted conduct that creates a hostile environment.

The term 'recidivism' refers to:

Answer: A convicted criminal's tendency to reoffend after release

Recidivism is the tendency of a previously convicted individual to relapse into criminal behavior after serving their sentence.