Glossary

meaning “for oneself” in Latin, this is when a litigant represents themselves in court, rather […]

from the Latin phrase pro bono publico (“for the public good”), these are legal services provided by […]

simply means an individual, not a corporate entity.  (Remember, in the United States corporations are […]

evidence that establishes the guilt of the defendant. Conversely, exculpatory evidence is evidence that establishes the innocence […]

a jury unable to reach a consensus or verdict.

meaning “you have the body” in Latin, this is usually used as a judicial order […]