What Are the Legal Terms Given to a Criminal and the Criminal's

question 62

Multiple Choice

What are the legal terms given to a criminal and the criminal's victim?

• A) petitioner, complainant
• B) accused, defendant
• C) petitioner, defendant
• D) accused, complainant

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Definitions:

Adults

Individuals who have reached an age where they are considered to be fully developed physically and are legally responsible for their actions, typically 18 or older.

Acquiring

The process of obtaining or gaining possession of something.

Learning

The process of acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences.

Experience

The knowledge or skill acquired by a person through direct participation in events or activities over a period of time.