A minor who has been convicted of committing a crime by a judge
To decide in court that someone is not guilty of a particular crime.
MN Statutes 629.30 “taking a person into custody that the person may be held to answer for a public offense” actually restraining a person or taking into custody.
To go through the formal process at a police station or jail where an arrestee’s information is officially recorded into the system.
A person who observes a situation but does not participate, though they may be in a position to help.
Describes a particular form of protest, where people intentionally break laws to express their objection to an action of the government.
These are the consequences that result from the punishment and penal actions of our legal system. For instance, a direct consequence may be during time in prison or being incarcerated. A Collateral Consequence of being incarcerated is that you may lose the right to vote.
Refers to a person’s connection to a certain place. Usually encompasses family, employment, residency, or social and cultural activities that demonstrate stability and commitment to a community
Court-ordered requirements that a defendant must follow to be released from custody while their case is pending or after a conviction
To permanently take private property by legal authority
To give permission
Legal authority a court or government agency may exercise its power. Often temporal or geographical.
A law or rule that sets a specific time where certain individuals, often juveniles but also can be determined geographically, must be off the streets and in their homes.
To be held in official custody, most likely for questioning about a crime
To decrease the intensity of a situation
Commonly known as tear gas, are chemical compounds that cause temporary sensory irritation, used to disperse crowds
Legal directive ordered by authorities requiring a person or group to leave a certain area.
To scatter or ungather
Alternative to the standard criminal justice process that allows participants to avoid a criminal conviction by completing certain conditions.
Uses electronic devices, most often an ankle bracelet, to track and supervise individuals who are on house arrest, on probation, or on parole
Evidence found by the police that does not follow the rules around search and seizure cannot be used in court. They must have a reasonable expectation of privacy in the area searched or the items seized. The violating must have been made by someone working for the government
A Law that provides legal protection from civil liability to individuals who voluntarily provide emergency assistance to someone in need in good faith. These laws are designed to encourage people to help others in emergencies without fear of consequences that may occur while providing aid.
An immediate and unavoidable danger that poses a significant risk of harm or injury.
Lack of mental or legal ability to understand and make responsible decisions. It is a formal court declaration, which can lead to a court-appointed guardian or conservator being given the authority to act on an individual’s behalf.
Formal questioning of a suspect, often by law enforcement, in relation to investigation of a crime or wrongdoing
The rational basis or justification under the law for a particular action, argument, or decision
Prohibits a person from being in physical or verbal contact with another person, whether that be face-to-face or over the phone or internet. This order only occurs when an action has already taken place.
Descriptive information about data that is not part of the content itself. It provides details like authorship, creation/ modification dates, revision history, and sometimes even geolocation.
Make less severe, serious, or painful
Conditional release of an incarcerated person before the full completion of their sentence
Legal exception to the 4th Amendment that allows law enforcement officer to seize evidence and contraband that are found in plain view during a lawful observation to further investigate criminal behavior
a proceeding that happens before the actual court date
Reasonable grounds for making a search or pressing a charge that is more than just a suspicion or anonymous tip
A criminal sentence that allows a convicted person to remain in community under supervision instead of serving time in jail or prison
When a police officer (or gov’t official) violates a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy (for example, you have a reasonable expectation to privacy in your home)
The government or its agent removing property from an individual’s possession following unlawful activity or to satisfy a judgment entered by the court.
There will be no conviction for the offense and the charge will ultimately be dismissed if the terms of the stay are met
A period of restricted freedom for recently released prisoners
Regulating or monitoring a process, activity, or tasks.
Involving the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person or illicit goods (like drugs) using force, fraud, or coercion.
Knowingly entering another’s property or land without permission
An unplanned and preventable harm that occurs because of some external faction without deliberate intent to cause damage, often resulting from negligence.
A piece of paper that is signed by a judge. Giving government officials (like police) permission to search something (house, car, person, etc)
Civil cause of action brought against individuals who knowingly or negligently cause the death of another person.