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Plaintiff and defendant
The person who accuses someone of a crime. The defendant is the person being accused. This part is the beginning.
Complaint
The Plaintiff and the Defendant need something to argue about to go to court. The Complaint is the issue that the two people are trying to win over.
Summons
With a summons you have to appear at the court, its an order from the judge.
Pleadings
The basic positions of a party. For example if you are democratic you have your own pleadings or if you are republican you have your own also.
Pretrial conference
This is very important because you have to listen to what the judge tells you. The judge will tell the parties the step necessary for trial.
Mediation
minimizes disagreement, makes things easier.
arbitation
helps settle a dispute
Trial
evidence that is examined by a judge or jury that decides if guilty or not.
Preponderance of evidence
If more than 50% of the evidence points to something then who every has more wins the case.
Verdict
The decision on the criminal case. Making the decision on if guilty or not.
Appeal
Making a serious request