Glossary

DA Declined to Prosecute. Not enough evidence to take to grand jury.

A person against whom a cause of action is taken.

The final judgment is delayed for a period of time. Can be likened to probation before a final verdict. If…

Dismissed and considered a non-conviction.

The judge doesn’t make a finding of guilt; he assigns probation. If probation is completed without incident, the charges are…

Postponement of the pronouncement of the sentence.

Knowingly misrepresenting facts to cheat or trick.

Classification assigned to a crime, depending on circumstances, for purposes of determining punishment. First degree is considered more serious than…

Accounts classified into categories according to the time past due. Common classifications are 30, 60, 90 and 120 days past…

Degrading, immoral acts or habits.