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Alibi
Definition:
A defense claim that the accused was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed.
Grand jury
Definition:
A group of citizens impaneled to hear evidence and decide whether a defendant should be charged with a crime. The grand jury is used frequently in federal courts, but rarely in Utah state courtsA group of citizens impaneled to hear evidence and decide whether a defendant should be charged with a crime. The grand jury is used frequently in federal courts, but rarely in Utah state courts
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Definition:
The first paper filed in criminal prosecution, which states the crime of which the defendant is accused.
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