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Commit
To send a person to prison or jail in criminal proceedings, or to another institution in civil cases by authority of a court.
Leading question
One that virtually instructs a witness how to answer or puts into his mouth words to be echoed back; one, which suggests to the witness the answer, desired. Ordinarily prohibited on direct examination, although allowed on cross-examination.
Appellee
The party against whom an appeal is taken
Hostile witness
A witness who displays antagonism toward the party who called him to testify, or who is a witness for the opposing party. The examining party is allowed to conduct direct examination as if it were cross-examination.
Information
The first paper filed in criminal prosecution, which states the crime of which the defendant is accused.
Plea
The defendant's formal response to a criminal charge (guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere, not guilty by reason of insanity, and guilty and mentally ill).
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.
Negligence
Failure to exercise the care that an ordinarily prudent person would exercise in the same circumstances.
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