Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 42A > Subchapter I – Conditions Applicable to Certain Intoxication Offenses
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Terms Used In Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 42A > Subchapter I - Conditions Applicable to Certain Intoxication Offenses
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.