Are few terms you should know are: • Appeal- asking a higher court to make sure there were no mistakes in your criminal trial. • Dismissal- an order to drop a case without trial. • Grand Jury- a special jury to decide whether charges should be brought against someone. • Indictment- a formal accusation by a grand jury to charge a person with a crime. • Plea- a statement by a defendant declaring their guilt or innocence. Read More