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Today's Terms
Subpoena
Definition:
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.
Restitution
Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Circumstantial evidence
Definition:
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.
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