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| Adjudicate | To make a judicial determination about an issue before the court |
| Adjudicatory Hearing | A hearing at which the court hears the evidence in a case and determines whether or not the allegations contained in the complaint are supported by the evidence. In criminal cases, there is a determination of whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty |
| Adult | An individual 18 years of age or older |
| Alcohol | Any drink that has at least 1/2 of one percent alcohol |
| Alleged | Claimed; asserted; charged |
| Amend | To change |
| Appeal | Taking a case which has been decided in a court of inferior jurisdiction to one of superior jurisdiction, for the purpose of obtaining a review. |
| Appellate court | A court that reviews the decision of an inferior court or governmental agency. Appellate courts do not try cases, or have juries or witnesses. They review questions of law or allegations of procedural error arising in the trial court. |
| Arson | To unlawfully and intentionally damage, or attempt to damage, any real or personal property by fire or incendiary device. |
| Assault | (1) Acting in a manner that causes physical injury (criminal). (2) The willful attempt or threat to unlawfully touch or hurt another (civil). |
| Attorney | An individual who has studied law, has passed a test to be admitted to practice law, and is licensed to practice law in accordance with state regulations. Attorneys are often referred to as lawyers |
| Attorney General | The chief law officer of the executive branch of a state or the federal government. |
