West Virginia Code > Chapter 27 > Article 12 – Offenses
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| 27-12-1 | Malicious making of medical certificate or complaint as to mental condition |
| 27-12-2 | Trespass on grounds of state hospitals |
| 27-12-3 | Miscellaneous offenses |
Terms Used In West Virginia Code > Chapter 27 > Article 12 - Offenses
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- 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
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.