concurrent sentences
… Sentences for two or more crimes ordered by the judge to be served simultaneously rather than …
dependent child
… who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent, guardian, or custodian. …
recidivism
… The continued, habitual or compulsive commission of law …
equity, courts of
… Courts which administer a legal remedy according to the system of equity, as distinguished from courts of common …
conspiracy
… A combination of two or more persons formed for the purpose of committing by joint collaboration some …
quantum meruit
… Expression means "as much as he deserves," and describes the extent of liability on a contract implied by law. …
affirmative defense
… an allegation but offers new matter which may defeat the right to recovery. …
annual review
… in juvenile dependency cases, to determine, whether the child requires continued court supervision or placement. …
et seq
… An abbreviation for et sequentes, or et sequential "and the following," ordinarily used in referring to a section of …
evidence
… objects, or other things presented at a trial to prove the existence or nonexistence of a fact. …