- Accused, the:
The defendant or defendants appearing on a criminal charge. - Acquit:
To pronounce 'Not guilty' - Apprehend:
To arrest and escort into custody. - Arson:
The act of deliberately or recklessly setting fire to another's property or to one's own for some improper reason. - Assault:
An intentional or reckless act that causes immediate and unlawful violence to another. - Assize:
The court up to the mid 20th century that tried the most serious crimes, including capital offences. | | |
