Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Assault A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person. No bill This phrase, endorsed by a grand jury on an indictment, means that, in the opinion of the jury, evidence was insufficient to warrant the return of a formal charge. Allegation The assertion, declaration, or statement of a party to an action, made in a pleading, establishing what the party expects to prove. En banc A proceeding in which the entire membership of an appellate court participates in the decision, rather than leaving the decision to a smaller "panel" of the court's members. In Utah, the Court of Appeals is prohibited from sitting en banc. Perjury Lying while under oath Arrest of judgment Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered. Ordinance A written law enacted by the legislative body of a county, city, or town. Redirect examination A kind of bail, consisting of a written promise to appear in court when required. Generally, when there is no good reason to suppose the accused in a criminal case will not appear when required or the accused is not a significant risk to the community, he or she will be released on his or her own recognizance.

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