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Glossary of Legal Terms

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Misdemeanor

Criminal offense that is less than a felony and punishable by less than a year in jail.
Mitigating Circumstances

Do not justify or excuse an offense, but may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.
Moot

Unsettled or undecided.
Motion

Oral or written request before, during or after a trial on which a court issues a ruling or order.