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Today's Terms
Grand Jury
Definition:
A group of citizens who decide whether the prosecutor has enough evidence to pursue felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges against a person.
Plead Guilty (guilty plea)
Definition:
When defendant admits to having committed a charged offense.
Hearing
Definition:
A court proceeding where testimony is given, exhibits are reviewed, and/or legal arguments are made to help a judge decide an issue in a case.
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