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Today's Terms
Recidivism
Definition:
Evidence given to explain, contradict, or disprove facts offered by the adverse party. In criminal cases, the state has the opportunity to rebut the defendant's case because it has the burden of proof.
Fine
Definition:
A sum of money paid as part of a penalty of conviction for a particular criminal offense.
Reporting statutes
Definition:
An order by a court directing the transfer of a case to another court. For example, when a case is proper for jurisdiction in federal court, the federal court may remove the case from the state court in which it was originally filed.
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