Glossary of Criminal Defense Terms

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Warrant: Written order authorizing official action by law enforcement officials, usually directing them to arrest the person in the warrant

Willful homicide: willful killing of one human by another. Murder and manslaughter are included in this definition. witness -A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury.

Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.

Writ of certiorari: An order issued by the Supreme Court directing the lower court to transmit records for a case for which it will hear on appeal.