A formal statement, generally written, stating the defence of a legal case.

 A request to take a case to a higher court for review. No new evidence may be introduced during the appellate process; the reviewing court considers only whether errors occurred during prior proceedi [..]

 Supplementary materials added to appellate brief.

 The accused is brought before the Court to plead to the charge against him.

 A lawyer; one who is licensed to act as a representative for another in a legal matter or proceeding; one who is licensed to practice law.

 A finding by a judge or jury that a person tried for committing a crime is not guilty.

 To set free a person arrested or imprisoned (pending trial or resolution of an appeal), in exchange for security such as cash. Bail is forfeited if the person fails to appear in court as directed.

 In criminal law, a surety bond assures the appearance of the Defendant or the payment of the Defendant’s bail if the Defendant fails to appear.

 A written document presented to the court by a lawyer which sets forth both the facts of the case and the law which supports the lawyer’s case.

 In the law of evidence, the necessity or duty of affirmatively proving a fact or facts in a dispute.