Criminal Law terms starting with G

5 terms

  1. Grand Jury A jury of inquiry whose duty it is to receive complaints and accusations in criminal matters and, if appropriate, issue a formal indictment.
  2. Grand jury foreperson The grand juror appointed by the court to handle administrative matters relating to the grand jury's work.
  3. Guidelines Manual Created and distributed by the U.S. Sentencing Commission, the Manual includes sentencing guidelines, policy statements, and commentary on the guidelines.
  4. Guilty plea When a defendant enters a guilty plea, the defendant waives the right to trial and, unless the plea is an Alford plea or a plea of nolo contendere, admits…
  5. Guilty verdict A verdict convicting the defendant of the charge(s). When a verdict of guilty is returned, the judge orders a presentence investigation and sets a…