Terms / Definitions
What do common criminal justice terms mean? Plain-language definitions of terms a defendant will run into, from affidavit of probable cause and summons to arrest warrant and offense tracking number.
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Understanding some of the terms and definitions a defendant will encounter can be helpful in alleviating some of the stress associated with a journey thru the criminal justice system. Affidavit of Probable Cause - events and actions which are believed to support the identification of the person being charged as the person that probably committed the crime being charged as well as the specific information giving rise to the charges being filed against that person.
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