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Manslaughter
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.
Dismissal without prejudice
A dismissal which permits the plaintiff to sue again on the same cause of action or the state to proceed again. Dismissal with prejudice bars the right to subsequently bring an action on the same cause.
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
Battery
Actual physical violence, whether serious or minor, inflicted on a person. (A mere threat is called assault, whereas the completed act is called battery)
Restitution
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Abstract of record
A short, abbreviated form of the case as found in the record.
Fourth Amendment
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every person against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials.
Burglary
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.
Admissible evidence
Evidence which can legally and properly be used in court.
Subpoena
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.
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