N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 340.10 – Definition of terms
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§ 340.10 Definition of terms.
Terms Used In N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law 340.10
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The following definitions are applicable to this title:
1. "Information," in addition to its meaning as defined in subdivision one of section 100.10, includes (a) a simplified information and (b) a prosecutor's information and (c) a misdemeanor complaint upon which the defendant, by a waiver executed pursuant to subdivision three of section 170.65, has consented to be prosecuted.
2. "Single judge trial" means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by one judge sitting without a jury.
3. "Jury trial" means a trial in a local criminal court conducted by one judge sitting with a jury.