| 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. |
