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To find not guilty.

A written statement made under oath.

A defense such as insanity, self-defense, and entrapment. If proved by the defendant, it makes the defendant not guilty of the crime even if the prosecution can prove the elements of the crime.

The age a person is considered an adult for legal purposes.

According to the UCR, an unlawful attack by one person upon another for the purpose of inflicting severe or aggravated bodily injury. Normally committed with a weapon.

a request that an appellate court review a decision of a lower court.

A court that hears appeals; it is not a trial court. An appeals court.

A lawyer; legal counsel; attorney at law. A person authorized to practice law.

See attorney