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restitution
An amount of money set by the court to be paid to the victim of a crime for property losses or injuries caused by the crime.
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arraignment
A court appearance at which the defendant is formally charged and is asked to enter a plea of guilty, not guilty or no contest. In felony cases, an arraignment follows a preliminary hearing. Bound Over - At the completion of the preliminary hearing, if the judge finds that it is reasonable to believe that the defendant committed a felony, the defe [..]
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complaint
A legal document prepared by the DA based on police reports. It lists the charges and some of the evidence against the defendant. The complaint is filed in Court.
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defendant
The person accused of or charged with a criminal offense. This is the person alleged to have committed a particular crime.
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deferred prosecution
Offender is diverted from the criminal process under a contract with certain conditions.
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decline
The office of the District Attorney decides not to issue any criminal charges.
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dismissal
The charge or charges against the defendant are dismissed. No conviction. This may occur at any time, at the prosecutors discretion - and without advance notice to you.
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district attorney
Under state law, the prosecuting attorney who represents the state in each county.
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felony
A crime punishable by confinement in a state prison, for one year or more.
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