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| A person or persons formally charged but not yet put on trial for committing a |
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A legal judgment, based on the decision of either a jury or judge, that a person
accused of a crime is not guilty of the charges for which he/she has been tried. |
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The judicial decision that ends a criminal proceeding by a judgment of acquittal,
conviction, or dismissal of a case. This term is also used in juvenile proceedings. |
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Evidence that is relevant and proper for consideration in reaching a decision in
court. Pre-trial hearings are often held to allow the judge to make this
determination. |
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A written, sworn statement in which the writer swears that the information
stated therein is true. |
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Specific to concepts found in the 4th 5th 6th,and 14th
Amendments to the US
Constitution. |
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