§ 40-41-710 Definitions; content of records; use of records to ascertain source of suspected stolen property

Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 40 > Chapter 41 > Article 9 - Records of Retailers

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.