Illinois Compiled Statutes > 725 ILCS 5 > Title I > Article 101 – General Purposes

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§ 725 ILCS 5/101-1	General purposes

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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes > 725 ILCS 5 > Title I > Article 101 - General Purposes

Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Petty offense: A federal misdemeanor punishable by six months or less in prison. ^{Source: U.S. Courts}
Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.