- payment or restitution for loss or damages

The company provided compensation to workers after the factory accident.

- the location where evidence of a crime is collected

Forensic experts analyzed the crime scene for critical evidence.

- execution as legal punishment for a crime

Many activists are advocating against the use of the death penalty.

- situations where innocent people are found guilty of crimes

Advances in DNA testing have overturned many wrongful convictions.

- information or material that proves or disproves a fact.

The lawyer presented new evidence that changed the course of the trial.

- a monetary penalty imposed as punishment for an offense or wrongdoing.

The court ordered the company to pay a fine for violating environmental regulations.

- work that someone is compelled to do against their will, often as a form of punishment or coercion.

The government outlawed forced labor in its criminal justice system to protect human rights.

- a formal session in a court or tribunal where evidence is presented, and arguments are heard.

The judge scheduled a hearing to determine whether the new evidence would be admitted in the case.

- the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is, often through evidence or documentation.

The police used fingerprint identification to confirm the suspect’s involvement in the crime.

- the process of examining facts and evidence to uncover the truth about a situation, often related to a crime or wrongdoing.

The investigation revealed discrepancies in the suspect’s alibi and led to new leads in the case.

- a group of people selected to evaluate evidence and determine a verdict in a legal trial.

The jury deliberated for hours before delivering a unanimous decision.

- the principle of fairness and moral rightness, often referring to the proper administration of the law.

The family sought justice for their loved one by pushing for a thorough and fair trial.

- a prison sentence that lasts for the remainder of the convict’s life, typically imposed for serious crimes.

The criminal was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the heinous crime.

- related to money or economic matters

The family sought financial assistance after the disaster.

- the condition of being protected from harm

Seat belts are essential for passenger safety.

- responsibility for one’s actions or decisions

The manager took accountability for the team’s failure.