Glossary

O.C.G.A. $ 42-8-62 (In Part), Upon fulfillment of the terms of probation, upon release by the court prior to the termination of the period thereof, or upon release from confinement, the defendant shall be discharged without court adjudication of guilt. The discharge shall completely exonerate the defendant of any criminal purpose and shall not affect any of his civil rights or liberties and the defendant shall not be considered to have a criminal conviction.

A jury to determine whether the facts and accusations presented by the prosecutor warrant an indictment and eventual trial of the accused; called grand because of the relatively large number of jurors impaneled (usually 23) as compared with a Petit Jury.

The theft of property over a specified value. Dollar amounts vary by state.

Flagrant, out of measure.

Serious misdemeanor.

A judge or jury finds that the evidence proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the offense.