Terms Used In CFR > Title 40 > Chapter I > Subchapter E > Part 158 > Subpart N - Environmental Fate

• Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
• Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.