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| Negligence |
Flagrant and reckless disregard of the safety of others. Willful indifference. |
| Negotiated Plea |
See Plea Bargain. |
| No Bill or No True Bill |
The decision by a grand jury that it will not bring indictment against the accused on the basis of the allegations and evidence presented by the prosecutor. |
| No Contest |
A plea in which the defendant does not contest the charge. This has the same effect as a guilty plea except the conviction cannot be used against the defendant in a civil suit. |
| No Papered |
Charges were not pursued. (This is a legal term in Washington, D.C.) |
| Nolle Pros or Nolle Prosequi |
Latin phrase used by the district attorney or plaintiff when they do not wish to prosecute or proceed with the action. |
| Nolo Contendre |
Latin phrase used by a defendant to say “I do not wish to contest.” This plea in a criminal case has the legal effect of pleading guilty. See No Contest. |
