Language of the Law

1. LANGUAGE OF THE LAW

   1) Performing an act that is prohibited by Law is committing a(n) crime.

   2) When a diamond necklace disappeared from a locked drawer, a salesperson was accused of grand larceny, which is a(n) felony.

   3) When Phil’s wife died from multiple knife wounds. Phil was accused of murder.

   4) John accused Ray of assault after Ray attempted to hit John with a baseball bat.

   5) A witness who claimed to have seen Kathy commit the crime was brought in by the prosecutor to testify.

   6) A woman saw the prowler climbing out of Jackson’s window with a sack in his hands; the prowler was charged with burglary.

   7) Helen was a victim of robbery; a man pushed her down and stole her purse.

   8) Larry wanted to impress his date, so although he didn’t have a driver’s license, he drove his dad’s car. This was a(n) misdemeanor.

   9) The defendant pleaded not guilty.

   10) The defendant received a(n) sentence of ten years in prison when he was found guilty of kidnapping.