The reckless disregard for the safety or life of another human being. An act of negligence that is so serious it could constitute a criminal offense, e.g. the negligence regarding the care of a child is so severe it would make the accused criminally responsible. … [Read more...] about CRIMINAL NEGLIGENCE
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CRM
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CRIMINAL OFFENSE
A crime, a violation of a statute. An offense is the act of breaking, disregarding or violating a criminal law. … [Read more...] about CRIMINAL OFFENSE
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In old Scotch law. A weregild. A composition, satisfaction, or assythment for the slaughter of a man. … [Read more...] about CRO, CROO
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
The rules and regulations that govern the investigation, prosecution, trial and punishment of criminal defendants who are charged with criminal offenses. There are federal and state rules for each applicable criminal court which cover all issues concerning criminal justice from arraignment and bail hearings through trials. See in comparison civil procedure. … [Read more...] about CRIMINAL PROCEDURE