West Virginia Code > Chapter 42 > Article 4 – General Provisions
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Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 42 > Article 4 - General Provisions
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Decedent: A deceased person.
- Offense: includes every act or omission for which a fine, forfeiture, or punishment is imposed by law. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10
- State: when applied to a part of the United States and not restricted by the context, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" also include the said district and territories. See West Virginia Code 2-2-10