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West Hertfordshire Magistrates

Glossary of Common Legal Terms

West Hertfordshire Magistrates

Punishment given to an offender when found guilty of an offence.

Sentence

Evidence of a witness or defendant, taken down in writing to be used in court.

Statement

A document used to summon a defendant or a witness to court.

Testimony

Evidence given by a person from the witness bo

Summons

A person suffering loss, injury or damage as a result of a criminal offence

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