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 …