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Today's Terms
Nolo contendere
Definition:
A Latin phrase meaning, "I will not contest it." A plea in a criminal case which does not require the defendant to admit guilt, but the defendant does not contest the facts on which the charge is based. Some judges refuse to accept such pleas in criminal cases.
Relevant
Definition:
In Juvenile Court, a written report submitted by law enforcement officer or other person who has reason to believe a juvenile has committed a crime that would place the child within the jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court.
False pretenses
Definition:
Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead, whereby a person obtains another's money or goods
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