Criminal Law terms starting with E

4 terms

1. Entry of judgment After a defendant is sentenced, the clerk enters the judgment of conviction on the docket sheet.
2. Evidentiary hearing A hearing held in open court before a judge or magistrate judge at which the testimony of witnesses is taken and exhibits may be introduced into evidence.
3. Excludable time The Speedy Trial Act lists a number of events, often referred to as "excludables", which may make it impossible to begin a defendant's trial within the…
4. Exhibit A document or other item introduced as evidence during a trial or hearing.