Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 17D > Article 2A - Security Upon Motor Vehicles

• Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
• Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
• 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.
• license: shall mean : Any license, temporary instruction permit, or temporary license issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the licensing of persons to operate motor vehicles. See West Virginia Code 17D-4-3
• Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
• Markup: The process by which congressional committees and subcommittees debate, amend, and rewrite proposed legislation.
• Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
• registration: shall mean : The registration certificate or certificates and registration plates issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of vehicles. See West Virginia Code 17D-4-3
• state: shall mean : Any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province of the Dominion of Canada. See West Virginia Code 17D-4-3