| Habeas Corpus |
A writ requesting a trial or the release of a prisoner. |
| Habitual Violator |
To have committed the same offence three times.Can also be harged as a habitual offender. |
| Hijacking |
To take control of a vehicle by intimidation, force or
threatened force. Also, the theft of goods while in
transit, as when transported in trucks. |
| Homicide |
The killing of another human being. “Justifiable
homicide” occurs in cases such as during the
enforcement of law, and/or occurs without evil
intent. “Excusable homicide” may occur by
accident or in self-defense. “Felonious homicide” is
the killing of another without justification. This type
has two degrees – manslaughter and murder,
depending on circumstances or intent. See
Manslaughter; Murder. |
| Hung Jury |
A hung jury is one in which all jurors cannot reach a
consensus required for a verdict. |
