Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 5 > Appeals to District Court From Municipal Courts in Cities Incorporated Under General or Special Laws
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| § 5.080 | Notice of intention to appeal; bail |
| § 5.090 | Judgment on appeal; notice to municipal court; payment of fines |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 5 > Appeals to District Court From Municipal Courts in Cities Incorporated Under General or Special Laws
- 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.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.