2007-07-18 18:00:41 · 4 answers · asked by Patrick L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
www.findlaw.com has a good general legal dictionary.
The answers above are also correct -- each state has its own specific definitions that apply in criminal or civil proceedings within that state.
Also, you can look at bar exam review summaries for criminal law -- those provide the old common law definitions that are tested on most states' bar exams.
2007-07-18 18:39:43 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every state has its laws online. The definitions may differ from state to state and, therefore, you should pick a state you are interested in an go to its website.
For California, it is www.leginfor.ca.us. All the definitions you want are in the Penal Code.
2007-07-18 18:08:06 · answer #2 · answered by wykedguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All states have different explanations on how they describe different charges and there maximum and minimum sentences.
It would be best to check the website with the state your most interested in and search their statutes. A states statutes will have all explanations and definitions of all charges.
2007-07-18 18:07:55 · answer #3 · answered by Wes B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state's penal code may be online; the entire Washington state code is, and can be searched for anything interesting.
2007-07-18 18:27:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋