Suspect

Suspect

In law enforcement jargon, a suspect is a known person accused or suspected of committing a crime. By definition, a suspect is distinct from the perpetrator of the offense, though in the United States, the word suspect is often used as a jargon when referring to the perpetrator. The term is also related to the terms defendant, the accused, person of interest, and prime suspect.

Data Source : Wikipedia

• Related Topics:  Criminal - In Ordinary Language, A Crime Is An Unlawful Act Punishable By A State Or Other Authority. The Term Crime Does Not, In Modern Criminal Law, Have Any Simple And Universally Accepted Definition, Though Statutory Definitions Have Been Provided For Certain Purposes., Criminals By Status, Law Enforcement Terminology