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Understanding a Trial

理解审判

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Acquittal

A jury verdict that a criminal defendant is not guilty, or the finding of a judge that the evidence is insufficient to support a conviction.

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Affidavit

A written or printed statement made under oath.

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Lawsuit

A legal action started by a plaintiff against a defendant based on a complaint that the defendant failed to perform a legal duty which resulted in harm to the plaintiff.

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Plea

In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges.

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Warrant

Court authorization, most often for law enforcement officers, to conduct a search or make an arrest.

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