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Fourteenth Amendment
Among other matters, the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from depriving any person of life, liberty, or property without adequate due process.
Embezzlement
The fraudulent appropriation by a person to his own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him by another.
Restitution
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Misdemeanor
A minor offense, lower than a felony, which is punishable by a county jail term of up to one year and/or a fine, but not prison. Misdemeanors are classified into three categories: Class A, B, and C.
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
Burglary
The unlawful breaking into or entering of a building or dwelling with the intent to commit a serious crime or theft.
Manslaughter
A person recklessly causes the death of another, or acting under extreme emotional disturbance, causes the death of another, or acting under circumstances when a person reasonably believes the circumstances provide a legal justification or excuse for his conduct constitutes manslaughter.
Circumstantial evidence
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.
Fourth Amendment
The 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects every person against unreasonable search and seizure by government officials.
Search warrant
An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff, constable, or other officer to search a specified location.
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