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ALFORD PLEA - A special type of guilty plea by which a defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that the State has sufficient evidence to convict; normally made to avoid the threat of greater punishment. Source: Black's Law Dictionary (1996);
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general terms. However, if the reader desires a precise definition of a term pertaining to a criminal matter or civil action, then please refer to the applicable statute(s) or rule(s).
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The following glossary is intended as a brief introduction to the terms and phrases provided and should not be considered a definitive source for defining the terms. The descriptions are intended to be more practice oriented than technical. For a more thorough definition of terms, refer to a legal dictionary, such as Black’s or Barron’s. aka
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Introduction. The language used in law is changing. Many lawyers are now adopting a plain English style. But there are still legal phrases that baffle non-lawyers. This guide is intended to help in two ways: it should help non-lawyers understand legal phrases; and. it should give lawyers ideas for explaining the legal phrases that they use.
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Affidavit. written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it. For example, in civil cases, affidavits of witnesses are often used to support motions for summary judgment. Agreement. Mutual assent between two or more parties; normally leads to a contract; may be verbal or written.
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