A defendant's mental capacity to understand the charges brought against them as well as any consequences of their actions. Also may refer to the liability in criminal law rsulting from one's actions. … [Read more...]
CROISES
Pilgrims; so called as wearing the sign of the cross on their upper garments. Britt. c. 122. The knights of the order of St. John of Jerusalem, created for the defense of the pilgrims. Cowell: Blount. … [Read more...]
CRIMINAL STATUTE
An act of the legislature codified in criminal law. … [Read more...]
CROITEIR
A crofter; one holding a croft. … [Read more...]
CRIMINAL TRESPASS
To trespass onto property that has clearly been marked with warning signs to keep off of private property of the failure to leave the property of another after being ordered to do so. … [Read more...]