Glossary of Legal Terms
Term![]() |
Definition |
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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. |