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CRIMINAL DEFENSE GLOSSARY |
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Glossary of Criminal
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Acquittal: Judgement that a criminal
defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Affidavit: A written statement of facts
confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having
authority to administer oaths.
Affirmative action: Programs often
required by state or federal law that attempt to compensate for discriminatory
practices that have in the past denied fair consideration to members of minority
groups. affirmative defense - A statement by a defendant that provides
justification for an action or an explanation for behavior or that provides the
basis for denial of liability.
Affirmed: In the practice of appellate
courts, the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.
Aggravated assault: an unlawful attack by
one person upon another for the person of inflicting harm. This type of assault
usually involves a weapon.
Arson: a willful or malicious burning, or
attempt to burn, a home, public place, vehicle or any personal property of
another.
Appeal: A request made after a trial,
asking another court to decide whether the trial was conducted properly.
Arraignment: A proceeding in which an
individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of
the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
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