Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Admission statement tending to establish the guilt or liability of the person making the statement. Felony A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree. Premeditation The planning of a crime preceding the commission of the act, rather than committing the crime on the spur of the moment. presentence report An investigation conducted at the request of the court after a person has been found guilty of a crime. The purpose is to provide the court with extensive background information to determine the appropriate sentence. On felonies, usually done by the Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Probation & Parole (AP & P). Libel See defamation Multiplicity of actions Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue. Intestate The status of a person who dies without leaving a will. Reasonable doubt What for what; something for something; giving one valuable thing for another.

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