Accused - A person who has been formally charged with committing a crime.

Arraignment - The process in which a defendant is formally charged in court and enters a plea
of guilty or not guilty.
Arraignment - The process where the accused is formally charged in court and enters a plea of
guilty or not guilty.
Arrest - The act of taking a person into custody in order to charge them with a crime.
Bail - Money paid to the court by a defendant in order to be released from custody before
trial.
Bail bond - A document that promises to pay a certain amount of money if the accused fails
to appear in court.
Bail bond - A document that serves as a promise to pay a certain amount of money if the
defendant fails to appear in court as required.
Barangay - The smallest administrative division in the Philippines, equivalent to a village or
neighborhood.
Complainant - The person who files a complaint or accusation against someone in a criminal
case.
Complaint - A formal accusation made by a person or organization that a crime has been
committed.
Defendant - A person against whom a criminal case is filed.
Detention - The act of holding a person in custody or confinement, usually by law
enforcement officials.
Detention - The act of holding a person in custody or confinement, usually by law
enforcement officials.
Evidence - Information presented to the court to help prove or disprove a claim or accusation.
Extradition - The legal process of returning a person who has fled to another country to face
criminal charges in their home country.
Extradition - The legal process of returning a person who has fled to another country to face
criminal charges in their home country.
Fiscal - The public prosecutor in the Philippines.
Guilty - The verdict given by a judge or jury when a defendant has been proven to have
committed a crime.
Habeas corpus - A legal action that requires a person who is detained or imprisoned to be
brought before a court or judge to determine whether the detention is lawful.
Indictment - A formal charge made by a grand jury that a crime has been committed.
Information - The formal accusation filed by a prosecutor against a defendant in a criminal
case.
Inquest - A procedure conducted by a prosecutor to determine whether a person should be
charged with a crime.
Inquest prosecutor - A prosecutor who conducts an inquest to determine whether there is
probable cause to charge a person with a crime.
Inquest prosecutor - A prosecutor who conducts an investigation to determine whether there
is probable cause to charge a person with a crime.
Jury - A group of citizens selected to hear evidence and decide the outcome of a criminal case.
Miranda warning - A warning given to a suspect before interrogation, informing them of their
rights to remain silent and have an attorney present.
Miranda warning - A warning given to a suspect before interrogation, informing them of their
rights to remain silent and have an attorney present.
Parole - A period of conditional release from prison, during which a person must comply with
certain conditions in order to avoid being sent back to prison.
Parole - A period of conditional release from prison, during which a person must comply with
certain conditions in order to avoid being sent back to prison.
Plea - The response given by a defendant to a criminal charge, either admitting guilt or
denying it.
Plea bargain - An agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor in which the
defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a lighter sentence in exchange for
cooperation or other concessions.
Plea bargain - An agreement between the defendant and the prosecutor in which the
defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge or receives a lighter sentence in exchange for
cooperation or other concessions.
Preliminary investigation - A procedure conducted by a prosecutor to determine whether
there is probable cause to charge a person with a crime.
Probable cause - The standard of evidence required to justify a search, seizure, or arrest.
Probable cause hearing - A hearing in which a judge determines whether there is probable
cause to hold a suspect for trial.
Probable cause hearing - A hearing in which a judge determines whether there is enough
evidence to hold a suspect for trial.
Probation - A period of supervision imposed on a defendant after being found guilty of a
crime, during which the defendant must comply with certain conditions in order to avoid
serving a sentence of imprisonment.
Prosecutor - A lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case.
Protective custody - The act of holding a person in custody to protect them from harm or to
prevent them from harming others.
Protective custody - The act of holding a person in custody to protect them from harm or to
prevent them from harming others.
Remand - To send a case back to a lower court or authority for further action or review.
Restitution - The payment of money or other compensation by a defendant to a victim to
make up for losses or damages caused by the crime.
Restitution - The payment of money or other compensation by a defendant to a victim to
make up for losses or damages caused by the crime.
Search warrant - A court order authorizing law enforcement officers to search a specific
location and seize evidence.
Sentence - The punishment imposed on a defendant who has been found guilty of committing
a crime.
Subpoena - A court order requiring a person to appear in court or produce evidence.
Suspect - A person who is believed by law enforcement officials to have committed a crime.
Testimony - Evidence given by a witness under oath in court.
These are just a few of the many terms used in criminal procedure. If there is a specific term
or concept that you would like further explanation on, please let me know.
Warrant of arrest - A court order authorizing law enforcement officers to arrest a person
suspected of committing a crime.
Witness - A person who provides evidence in court, usually by giving testimony about what
they saw or heard related to the crime.
Witness - A person who provides evidence in court, usually by giving testimony about what
they saw or heard related to the crime.