Glossary

The amount of proof needed to determine that a crime occurred and the defendant committed the crime in order to…

Relief of all or part of a sentence on the promise of proper conduct.

Defendant was not charged on this count due to being charged for another count.

Questioning of a individual’s personal reference via phone interview, in-person interview, or faxed, mailed or electronic questionnaire.

The process of verifying a person’s occupational certification or licensing by contacting the various state agencies that maintain and coordinate…

When a local District Attorney, state Attorney General or federal United States Attorney brings a criminal case against a defendant.

A lawyer who works for the local, state or federal government to bring and litigate criminal cases.