Criminal Defense GLOSSARY
Glossary of Criminal Defense Terms
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Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal
defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of
money) to secure his appearance on the day and time appointed.
Battery: unjustified intentional physical contact intended to
inflict harm.
Bench trial: Trial without a jury in which a judge decides
the facts.
Brief: A written statement submitted by the lawyer for each
side in a case that explains to the judges why they should decide
the case or a particular part of a case in favor of that lawyer's
client
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