guilty
… The accused pleads " guilty " when he confesses the crime of which he is charged and the jury convicts when the accused is guilty. …
arbitration
… The referral of a dispute to an impartial third person chosen by the parties to the dispute. The parties agree in advance to abide by the …
Code of Federal Regulations
… The CFR is the annual listing of executive agency regulations published in the daily Federal Register, and the regulations issued previously which are still in effect. …
relevant
… Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the regulations by which the practice of the court is governed, the latter are special …
plea bargaining
… A process whereby the prosecutor and defense attorney negotiate a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case. The court and the defendant must approve of any settlements. …
Code of Professional Responsibility
… The rules of conduct that govern the legal profession. The Code contains general ethical Guidelines and specific …
ne exact
… A formal entry upon the record by the plaintiff in a civil suit, or the prosecuting officer in a criminal case, declaring the …
conditional release
… A release from custody which imposes regulations on the activities and associations of the defendant. If a defendant fails to meet the conditions, the release is revoked. …
declaratory judgment
… One which declares the rights of the parties or expresses the opinion of the courts on a question of law, without …
parties
… The persons who are actively involved in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding, including the plaintiff or prosecution, the defendant and any "third …