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Bail
In criminal cases, a sum of money posted by or on behalf of a defendant to guarantee his appearance in court after being released from jail
Parole
A procedure in which a parole board releases a convict on good behavior before the maximum sentence expires.
Cross-claim
In a civil proceeding, if there are two or more defendants, one defendant can raise a claim against another defendant.
Entrapment
In criminal procedures, a complete defense. The defendant must show that officers induced the defendant to commit a crime not contemplated by him, for the purpose of instituting a criminal prosecution against him.
Moral turpitude
Conduct contrary to honesty or good morals.
Embezzlement
The fraudulent appropriation by a person to his own use or benefit of property or money entrusted to him by another.
Prejudicial error
Synonymous with "reversible error"; an error which warrants the appellate court in reversing the judgment before it.
Forcible entry and detainer
Ordinarily refers to a summary proceeding for restoring possession of land to one who has been wrongfully deprived of possession
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