§ 432.120 Forging names on petition, memorial, remonstrance
§ 432.230 Contempt of court by witness, juror, officer
§ 432.240 No contempt for criticism out of court
§ 432.250 Bond for appearance following contempt charge
§ 432.270 No bail permitted for contempt
§ 432.280 Court may bring criminal action for libel or slander — Punish resistance to judicial order
§ 432.290 Evidence in contempt trial by jury
§ 432.350 Giving and taking bribes
§ 432.510 Protection of prisoners — Power of officer to summon citizens, arm prisoners
§ 432.520 Witness may be required to testify in prosecution under KRS 432.510 — Immunity
§ 432.550 Bringing armed person into state to preserve peace or suppress violence
§ 432.570 Restrictions on possession or use of radio capable of sending or receiving police messages — Penalty — Enforcement
§ 432.590 Diversion of state or federally donated food commodities
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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes > Chapter 432 - Offenses Against the State and Public Justice

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attorney: means attorney-at-law. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • 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.
  • City: includes town. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Domestic: when applied to a corporation, partnership, business trust, or limited liability company, means all those incorporated or formed by authority of this state. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • 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.
  • Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.