After-discovered evidence, or newly discovered evidence, is evidence which existed at the time of the original trial but was only discovered after the conclusion of the trial. After-discovered evidence is an issue predominantly in criminal...
criminal law
aggravate
Aggravate means to increase the gravity or seriousness of a crime.
Cases such as this one from Texas, explain that to aggravate means “to make worse.”
See also: Magwood v. Patterson, 130 S.Ct. 2788 (2010...
aggravated
An aggravated crime or tort is one that is committed under circumstances that allow for increased punishments over what the crime/tort would usually receive. Circumstances necessary to raise a standard crime to the aggravated variant of that...
aggravated assault
Aggravated assault is an assault that causes serious bodily injury. For example, New York has found evidence supporting a charge of attempted aggravated assault where the defendant discharged a firearm in an attempted robbery. Unlike simple...
aggravated battery
Aggravated battery is one of the most serious forms of battery. It usually involves a physical act or contact with another person without that person's consent and with an intention to cause harm. Usually, this involves some form of serious...
aggravating circumstances
Aggravating circumstances refers to the factors that increase the severity or culpability of a criminal act. Typically, the presence of an aggravating circumstance will lead to a harsher penalty for a convicted criminal.
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aggravating factor
An aggravating factor refers to circumstances surrounding a crime or tort that are sufficient to raise its severity and punishment to the aggravated version of the offense. Aggravating factors are typically laid out by statute and vary...
aid and abet
Aid and Abet means to assist someone in committing or to encourage someone to commit a crime. Generally, an aider and abettor is criminally liable to the same extent as the person committing the crime.
This case from...
alcohol
Alcohol is a set of chemical compounds consumed as a liquid by individuals for its intoxicating effect or used in industrial projects for its other unique properties.
Absent any specific regulation, alcohol is treated like...
Alford plea
The name, Alford plea, is taken from the case North Carolina v. Alford.
An Alford plea, also known as a "best-interests plea," registers a formal admission of guilt towards charges in criminal court while the defendant...