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Today's Terms
Plea Bargain
Definition:
An agreement between the defendant, a judge, and a prosecutor in which the defendant admits guilt, usually in exchange for a promise that a particular sentence will be imposed.
Trial
Definition:
A court proceeding during which a judge or jury decides whether a person is guilty or not guilty of the charges against him or her.
Indictment
Definition:
A document that contains the felony (and perhaps also misdemeanor) charges that were voted by the grand jury.
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