Criminal Law terms starting with F

8 terms

1. FBI rap sheet Informal term for a record kept by the FBI listing all arrests and convictions of persons charged with crimes.
2. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) A federal agency which investigates all violations of federal laws.
3. Federal crime A violation of a criminal law passed by Congress. Federal crimes are investigated by federal law enforcement agencies and prosecuted by the U.S.
4. Federal public defender organization The CJA provides for the establishment of such organizations to represent indigent defendants.
5. Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure A body of rules developed by the federal judiciary that provides a comprehensive procedural code for use in federal criminal cases.
6. Felony A serious criminal offense. Under federal law, any offense punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
7. Financial Affidavit Form (CJA Form 23) A form containing questions about the assets, obligations, and debts of defendants applying for court services under the CJA.
8. Fine The monetary penalty assessed against a defendant.