Question

question 6 of 19

what is the term for a person who commits a crime?

victim
suspect
defendant
criminal

Explanation:

Analyze the definition of each term

• Victim: The person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime.
• Suspect: A person believed to have committed a crime, but not yet proven guilty.
• Defendant: An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.
• Criminal: A person who has committed a crime.

Match the definition to the question

The question asks for the term for a person who commits a crime, which directly matches the definition of a criminal.

Answer:

• Victim
• Suspect
• Defendant
• Criminal (Correct answer)