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What Is?

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Accused
The person who has allegedly committed the offence / the person charged.

Act
Law, as an act of parliament.

Admonition / Admonish / Admonishment
Registers the Court’s disapproval of the offender’s criminal behaviour without imposing a punishment.

Appeal Court
The higher Court where cases are sent when either the defence or prosecution wish to challenge the result from a Magistrates or Crown Court.

Arrest
Lawful detention by a police officer.

Acquittal
A judgement of not guilty.