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Today's Terms
Restitution
Definition:
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Fifth Amendment
Definition:
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.
Bench warrant
Definition:
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
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