Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Felony A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. Court reporter A court official who records testimony and arguments, and transcribes it into a permanent record of all court proceedings. Code A collection, compendium or revision of laws, rules and regulations enacted by the legislature, i.e., Utah Code Annotated. Appeal The bringing of a case to a higher court for review of a lower court's order or judgment. Locus delicti The place of the offense. Battery Actual physical violence, whether serious or minor, inflicted on a person. (A mere threat is called assault, whereas the completed act is called battery). Parties The persons who are actively involved in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding, including the plaintiff or prosecution, the defendant and any "third party defendant". Reasonable doubt What for what; something for something; giving one valuable thing for another.

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