An accusatory instrument, similar to a criminal complaint, is a document which formally accuses a defendant of a criminal offense. Generally, this document must be signed by a party who has knowledge that the alleged criminal conduct took place. Failure to properly give the potential defendant an accusatory instrument can result in the case’s dismissal.
A party who intentionally sets fire to their property with the purpose of collecting insurance money on that property is guilty of arson with the intent to defraud an insurer. Arson with the intent to defraud an insurer is a state law offense and can either be included within the general arson statute or exist as its own charge.
Compounding a crime is an offense committed by the victim of a crime, by agreeing not to pursue criminal charges or to prevent criminal charges in exchange for a price from an accused individual.
House-burning is a crime at common law. The elements of this misdemeanor are:
Misprision of a felony is a crime at common law involving judicial procedure wherein an individual other than a principal or accessory before the fact fails to disclose or report knowled
A parolee is a prisoner who is released on parole.
[Last reviewed in November of 2023 by the Wex Definitions Team]
A removal warrant, also known as a warrant of removal, is a legal document issued by a court or authorized agency that orders the transfer of an individual from one jurisdiction to another, typically for the purpose of facing legal proceedings or serving a sentence.
