South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 30 – (Rule 34) Arrest of Judgment
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| § 23A-30-1 | (Rule 34) Grounds for arrest of judgment–Time for motion |
| § 23A-30-2 | Effect of arrest of judgment |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 23A > Chapter 30 - (Rule 34) Arrest of Judgment
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.