Latin Terms Flashcards
1
Q
nolle prosequi
A
decision by the prosecution to drop a case afer a complaint is made due to factors like insufficient evidence, police error, witness reluctancy to testify, or office policy
2
Q
stare deciesis
A
decision/holding where earlier case becomes a stnadard by which subsequent cases are decided
3
Q
mala in se
A
in common law, offenses that are immoral by nature (murder, theft, arson)
4
Q
mala prohibitum crimes
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