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Subpoena
An agreement by attorneys on opposite sides of a case as to any matter pertaining to the proceedings or trial. It is not binding unless agreed to by the parties, and most stipulations must be in writing.
Counterclaim
A claim presented by a defendant in a civil proceeding in opposition to the claim of a plaintiff.
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.
Protective custody
The name of the public officer who is appointed in each county to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state or people.
Discovery
The process through which parties to an action are allowed to obtain relevant information known to other parties or nonparties before trial
Et seq
An abbreviation for et sequentes, or et sequentia, "and the following," ordinarily used in referring to a section of statutes.
Verdict
The formal and unanimous decision or finding made by a jury. .
Polling the jury
A practice whereby the jurors are asked individually on the record whether they agreed, and still agree, to the verdict.
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