Search results for: “criminal prosecutions”
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Director of Public Prosecutions
His duty is, subject to the superintendence of the Attorney-General, to institute, undertake, carry on or give advice or assistance in criminal proceedings which appear to be of importance or difficulty. (Prosecution of Offences Act, 1879.)…
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Wilful
That which is intentional or deliberate. That which is done knowingly, voluntarily. The word must be read in the context in which it appears as it may mean one thing in civil prosecutions and another in criminal prosecutions. Wilson v. U.S., (C.A.9.) 250 F. 2d 312. Generally, the term refers […]
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Communia Placita
Actions between citizens, as distinguished from placita coronae, pleas of the crown, or criminal prosecutions. …
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Crown Prosecution Service
Crown Prosecution Service in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of Crown Prosecution Service. This legal term is related to the United Kingom and/or the English Legal System. […]
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Compellable Witness
Compellable witness in Law EnforcementMain Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of compellable witness.ResourcesSee AlsoLaw Enforcement Officer Policeman Law Enforcement Agency Further Reading compellable […]
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Dpp
DPP in Law EnforcementMain Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of DPP.ResourcesSee AlsoLaw Enforcement Officer Policeman Law Enforcement Agency Further Reading DPP in A Dictionary of Law Enforcement […]
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Assignment Of Errors
In practice. The statement of the case of the plaintiff in error on a writ of error setting forth the errors complained of. It corresponds with the declaration in an ordinary action. 2 Tidd, Prac. 1168; 3 Steph. Comm. 644. In those etates in which the remedy by appeal is extended to […]
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Information
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Information Meaning of Information The accusation of a complainant in written form specifying the charge and particulars. Different from an indictment in that an information is presented by a competent […]
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Test Action
An action brought to determine a doubtful right affecting many persons. It may be an action selected from a number of pending actions brought to enforce such a right, the parties agreeing that all actions shall follow the decision in the test action, or a single action may be brought by one […]
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Test Action
An action brought to determine a doubtful right affecting many persons. It may be an action selected from a number of pending actions brought to enforce such a right, the parties agreeing that all actions shall follow the decision in the test action, or a single action may be brought by one […]
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Prosecution
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Prosecution Meaning of Prosecution The proceeding with, or following up of, any matter in hand. The proceeding with any suit or action at law. The institution and carrying on of a suit or proceeding to […]
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Probable Cause
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Probable cause Meaning of Probable cause Such a state of facts as to make it a reasonable presumption that their supposed existence was the cause of action. The principal technical use of the phrase is to […]
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Probable Cause
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Probable cause Meaning of Probable cause Such a state of facts as to make it a reasonable presumption that their supposed existence was the cause of action. The principal technical use of the phrase is to […]