A plea of no contest. In many jurisdictions, it is an expression that the matter will not be contested, but without an admission of guilt. In other jurisdictions, it is an admission of the charges and is equivalent to a guilty plea.
An facility that supervises youth living in the Northeast quadrant of the city. It offers an alternative to those facing probation revocation or pre-trial detention by having them at the center 6 days a week to engage in mentoring, counseling, and other pro-social activities.
An office that supervises youth living in the Northwest quadrant of the city who are on pre-trial release or have been given probation.
The disposition of a case with which the DC Attorney General’s Office has decided not to move forward.
Formal notification to the party that has been sued in a civil case of the fact that the lawsuit has been filed. Also, any form of notification of a legal proceeding.
A legal phrase applied to acts which are allowed after the time when they should be done, with a retroactive effect.
An oral (unwritten) will.
Written or oral pledge by a person to keep a promise or speak the truth.
The process by which one party takes exception to some statement or procedure. An objection is either sustained (allowed) or overruled by the judge.
Release of a person from custody without the payment of any bail or posting of bond, upon the promise to return to court.
