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CRIMINAL A type of case in which the person is charged with a crime and may face penalties including fines, jail time, or imprisonment. ALSO SEE: NOLO CONTENDERE, BURDEN OF PROOF, CORPUS DELICTI, SELF-DEFENSE, MISDEMEANOR, GARNISHMENT, GRAND JURY, CONVICTION, DEFENDANT, AFFIDAVIT, JUVENILE, LIABLE, COURT, DUI

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