Court terms starting with F

4 terms

  1. Felony A serious criminal offense. Under federal law, any offense punishable by death or imprisonment for a term exceeding one year.
  2. Final Judgment A final decision by the trial court.
  3. Finding Formal conclusion by a judge or regulatory agency on issues of fact. Also, a conclusion by a jury regarding a fact.
  4. Fine The monetary penalty assessed against a defendant.