Law lexicon
Affirmed - In the practice of appellate courts, the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.
Aggravated assault - An attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causing such injury, or an attempt to cause or purposely or knowingly cause bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon.
Aggravated battery - The unlawful use of force against another with unusual or serious consequences such as the use of a dangerous weapon.
Agent - One who has authority to act for another.
Agreement -Mutual consent.
Aid and Abet - To actively, knowingly, or intentionally assist another person in the commission or attempted commission of a crime.
Alibi - A defence claim that the accused was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed.
Alien - A foreign-born person who has not qualified as a citizen of the country.
Allegation - A statement of the issues in a written document (a pleading), which a person is prepared to prove in court.
Source: Jurist International.
