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Difference between revisions of "Information on Criminal Law for LSLAP Students (1:XI)"

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| WI || Bench Warrant Issued  || Used when a warrant for the accused is issued by an adjudicator, usually after the accused does not appear for a scheduled hearing.
| WI || Bench Warrant Issued  || Used when a warrant for the accused is issued by an adjudicator, usually after the accused does not appear for a scheduled hearing.
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| ACQ || Acquitted || Used when the accused is found not guilty and the charge against them is dismissed.
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| DND || Deemed Not Disputed || Used when an accused does not appear at their scheduled hearing date therefore is convicted.
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| DSM || Dismissed || Used when an adjudicator makes a finding to dismiss the charge.
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| G || Guilty || Used when the adjudicator makes a determination of guilt after a plea has been entered, and may be made with or without a trial/hearing.             
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| GLI || Guilty of lesser included or other || Used when the accused pleads not guilty to the offence they were charged with and the adjudicator finds them guilty of a lesser/included or other offence arising out of the same incident.
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| SOP || Stay of proceedings directed by Crown || Used when a stay of proceedings is directed by Crown i.e. the Crown has decided to no longer pursue the charge.
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