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A legal judgment that officially pronounces a defendant not guilty of the charges against them.

A written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.

A court proceeding in which the defendant is called before a court, informed of their charges, and asked to enter a plea.

Money or property given to the court as a means of ensuring a defendant's return for trial.

The standard of evidence required to validate a criminal conviction in most courts.

A crime that is punishable by death.

A formal accusation by the government that the defendant has committed a specific crime.

Evidence that relies on an inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.

Sentences for multiple charges or convictions that are served at the same time.

Sentences for multiple charges or convictions that are served one after the other.

A formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense.

The interrogation of a witness by the opposing party in a court of law.

An individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law.

The prosecution of a person twice for the same offense, prohibited by the 5th Amendment in the U.S.

Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Evidence that may prove a defendant's innocence.

A serious crime, typically one punishable by death or imprisonment for more than one year.

A jury, usually of 23 jurors, which is convened to decide whether there is enough evidence to warrant the indictment of a suspect.

A legal writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court.

A formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.

Evidence that indicates a defendant's guilt.

A lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or county jail time for up to one year.

An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error or a hung jury, which cannot stand in law as the basis for a judgment.

A procedural device to bring a limited, contested issue before a court for decision.

A plea where the defendant does not admit guilt but also does not dispute the charges.

A protest or disagreement with a statement or procedure during a trial.

The release of a prisoner temporarily or permanently before the completion of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior.

The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation.

A formal statement by or on behalf of a defendant or prisoner, stating guilt or innocence in response to a charge.

An agreement between a prosecutor and a defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for more lenient sentencing or a dismissal of other charges.

Reasonable grounds for making a search, pressing a charge, etc.

The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision.

The legal party responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law.

The level of certainty a juror must have to find a defendant guilty of a crime.

A refutation or contradiction presented by a party in a legal action.

A legal document authorizing a police officer or other official to enter and search premises.

Providing testimony that could subject oneself to criminal prosecution.

A writ ordering a person to attend a court.

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.

A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest.

A preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or counsel.

A document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or another body to make an arrest, search premises, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice.

Someone who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a criminal one, is alleged to have taken place.

A principle that requires the government to prove the guilt of a criminal defendant and relieves the defendant of any burden to prove their innocence.

The restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner or compensation for loss or injury.

A law prescribing the time within which legal action must be taken.

A component of a crime involving a conscious decision on the part of the accused to commit a prohibited wrongful act.

The first interrogation of a witness by the party who called them to testify.

A jury that cannot agree upon a verdict after extended deliberation and is unable to reach the required unanimity or super-majority.

The official power to make legal decisions and judgments, typically in a given geographical area or over certain types of legal cases.

A document issued by a court that orders someone to appear in court at a given date and time.