Dictionary of Law
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indictment :: n. a charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a ... ictable offense preliminary hearing
information :: n. an accusation or criminal charge brought by the ... Jury indictment preliminary hearing
preliminary hearing :: n. in criminal law, a hearing to determine if a pe ... nment charge Grand Jury information
prima facie :: : (pry-mah fay-shah) adj. Latin for "at first look ... t" case. See also: prima facie case
true bill :: n. the written decision of a Grand Jury (signed by ... to the court. See also: indictment
indictable offense :: n. a crime (offense) for which a Grand Jury rules ... o commit them. See also: indictment
heat of passion :: n. in a criminal case, when the accused was in an ... oing. See also: manslaughter murder
charge :: n. 1) in a criminal case, the specific statement o ... trial judge. 3) a fee for services.
Bill of Rights :: n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constit ... ved to the states or to the people.
constitutional rights :: n. rights given or reserved to the people by the U ... e also: Bill of Rights constitution
District Attorney (D.A.) :: n. an elected official of a county or a designated ... dent and serve at his/her pleasure.
Grand Jury :: n. a jury in each county or federal court district ... arge indictment preliminary hearing
accusation :: n. 1) in legal terms accusation means officially c ... im of wrongdoing by another person.