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Fraud
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right
Child abuse
Any form of cruelty to a child's physical, moral or mental well-being.
Unlawful detainer
A detention of real estate without the consent of the owner or other person entitled to its possession.
Felony
A felony is a major crime for which the maximum imprisonment is more than one year in a state correctional institution. The court may also impose a fine. Felonies are classified into four categories: capital, 1st degree, 2nd degree, and 3rd degree.
Appearance
The formal proceeding by which defendant submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
Probate
The process of proving the validity of a will.
Rebuttal evidence
A person accused of a crime is entitled to acquittal if, in the minds of the jury or judge, his or her guilt has not been proved beyond a "reasonable doubt"; the jurors are not entirely convinced of the person's guilt.
Stipulation
A certain time allowed by statute in which litigation must be brought. In criminal cases, prosecution is barred if not brought within the statute of limitations.
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