New York Laws > Penal > Part 1 > Title C > Article 25 – Defenses In General
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§ 25.00 | Defenses; burden of proof |
Terms Used In New York Laws > Penal > Part 1 > Title C > Article 25 - Defenses In General
- 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.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.