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CRIMINAL CHARGE

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An accusation of crime formulated in a written complaint information or indictment and taking shape in a prosecution. … [Read more...]

CRIMINAL CODE

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A complete collection of criminal statutes that sets out all prohibited or criminal offenses and respective punishments. … [Read more...]

CRIME OF OMISSION

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A criminal offense where a person fails to perform an act that is required. … [Read more...]

CRIMINAL COMPLAINT

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Like a civil complaint, this is a written document filed by a state or federal prosecutor that alleges a person committed a crime, sets out the basic facts and charges and is filed with the respective criminal court. … [Read more...]

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