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Criminal Law Definition of Terms
Criminal Law Definition of Terms
Criminal Law Definition of Terms
113. ARREST- A restraint on person, depriving one of his own will and
liberty, binding him to become obedient to the will of the law
119. COLLATER MATTERS matters other than the fact in issue and
which are offered as a basis for inference as to the existence or non-
existence of the facts in issue.
170. TERRITORY the geographical limits of the territory over which the
court presides and where the offense was committed.
174. BAIL - The security given for the release of a person in custody of
the law, furnished by him or a bondsman, to guarantee his appearance
before any court as required under the conditions of law.
187. FACTUM PROBANS - is the evidentiary fact by which the ultimate fact is to
be established.
188. REBUTTAL EVIDENCE - is that which is given to explain, repel,
other reason.
194. JUDICIAL NOTICE - means no more than that the court will bring
to its aid and consider, without proof of the facts its knowledge of those
matters of public concern which are known by all well informed persons.
195. EXTRA JUDICIAL ADMISSION - are those made out of the court or in