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accessory after the fact
An accessory who was not at the scene of the crime but knows that a crime has been committed and who helps the offender try to escape arrest or punshiment
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acquittal
criminal defendant being found "not guilty" of the crime
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adjournment
postponing or rescheduling a case or court session until another date or time
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affidavit
written statement of fact that is verified by oath or affirmation before a notary officer having authority to adminster oaths
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answer
a party's written resposne to a legal pleading, such as a motion or brief
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bail
Bond money paid to a court by or on behalf of a criminal defendant as security that, when released from jail, the defendant will appear at future hearings. If another person posts the bail money, then that third party vouches that the defendant will appear at future court dates. Bail can be forfeited if the defendant fails to appear or violates rel [..]
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bench trial
A trial held before a judge and without a jury.
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bench warrant
a Court order commanding the defendant's arrest and appearance in Court after previously failing to appear for a hearing
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brief
written arguments submitted by the lawyers for each side in a case explaining and/or supporting their respective positions
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capital offense
crime punishable by death
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