This is the term used for a lawyer who argues for the conviction of a defendant in a criminal case.
This is a type of criminal charge that, while illegal, is generally considered less serious. These can include things like trespassing, public intoxication, and vandalism.
This is a type of criminal charge that is generally considered very serious, and can include assault, spying, and murder.
This is the body of law that codifies what a state defines as legal and/or illegal as well as the punishments for the violations of the laws.
A person cannot be convicted in a criminal case if there is any of THIS, suggesting that the accused could possibly be innocent.