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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 939.02

  • 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.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
All costs accruing before a committing trial court judge shall be taxed against the defendant on conviction or estreat of recognizance.