criminal law and procedure

Trespass is knowingly entering another owners’ property or land without permission, which encroaches on the owners’ privacy or property interests. There are many laws relating to trespass.

• Trespass
• property law
• tort law

A trial is a formal legal proceeding where legal claims are presented, evidence is examined, and witnesses are heard.

Trial courts are any courts that hear a case first, referred to as courts of original jurisdiction. A trial court makes both findings of fact and law through a full trial expounding the evidence of the case. The findings of law may be appealed to a higher court that has the power of review.

• lawsuits-court

A trial on the merits refers to a full and complete legal proceeding in which all aspects of a case are considered, including the presentation of evidence, examination of witnesses, and legal

• civil procedure

Trial practice refers to the procedures and strategies employed by attorneys and other legal professionals during the preparation for and conduct during a trial.

True bill (also called true bill of indictment) refers to a decision to indict a criminal defendant by a Grand Jury.

Turn state’s evidence (also known as “turn King’s evidence”) or to "flip” means the defendant chose to reveal valuable evidence to the prosecutor, in exchange for a reduction of the charge or the dismissal of some charges. When the defendant “flips” they are said to have "turned state's evidence.” 

UCMJ is an acronym for the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The UCMJ is a collection of substantive and procedural laws enacted by Congress that regulate the conduct and legal procedures for U.S.

An ultimate fact is a logical conclusion derived from evidence presented during trial and is required for a claim or defense to be successful. An ultimate fact is usually inferred from a number of supporting evidentiary facts and is crucial to the outcome of the case.

The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) is a collection of substantive and procedural laws enacted by Congress that regulate the conduct and legal procedures of the U.S. Military Justice System.