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Law and Justice
Words for courts and the legal system.
Trial
A legal process in which a court decides if someone is guilty
Judge
A person with authority to decide legal cases in court
Lawyer
A person trained in law who gives legal advice
Witness
A person who sees an event and can give evidence about it
Evidence
Information used to prove something in a legal case
Verdict
The decision made by a court about guilt or innocence
Criminal
A person who has committed a crime
Innocent
Not guilty of a crime
Crime
An action that breaks the law
Punishment
A penalty given for doing something wrong
Prison
A place where criminals are kept after being convicted
Appeal
A formal request to a higher court to review a decision
