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Today's Terms
Felony
Definition:
An offense for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year may be imposed. For the purpose of sentence, felonies are divided into five categories or classes: A, B, C, D and E felonies.
Desk Appearance Ticket
Definition:
A written notice given by a police officer to a person arrested, requiring him/her to appear in court at a later date for arraignment.
Motion
Definition:
A request made, by one of the parties to a criminal action, seeking some sort of relief.
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