§ 1185 A motion in arrest of judgment is an application on the part of the …
§ 1186 The court may, on its own motion, at any time before judgment is …
§ 1187 The effect of an order arresting judgment, in a felony case, is to …
§ 1188 If, from the evidence on the trial, there is reason to believe the …

Terms Used In California Codes > Penal Code > Part 2 > Title 7 > Chapter 7 - Arrest of Judgment

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • board: means the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 20
  • City: includes incorporated city, city and county, municipal corporation, municipality, town, and incorporated town. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 14
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • County: includes city and county. See California Revenue and Taxation Code 15
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.