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malicious prosecution

… without probably cause and which terminates in favor of the person prosecuted. …

Court Closed on Labor Day

The Courthouse will be closed on Monday, September 7, in …

battery

… on a person (A mere threat is called assault, whereas the completed act is called battery). …

discovery

The process through which parties to an action are allowed to …

exhibit

… into evidence in court during a trial or hearing or prove the facts of a case. …

mitigating circumstance

… A circumstance which may be considered to reduce the degree of moral culpability, although it does not …

mitigating circumstance

… A circumstance which may be considered to reduce the degree of moral culpability, although it does not …

motion in limine

… A written motion which is usually made before or after the beginning of a jury trial for a protective order against …

preliminary examination

The hearing available to a person charged with a felony to …

contempt of court

… Any act involving disrespect to the court or failure to obey its rules or orders. Carries a …