| Pander |
To provide products or services which cater to the
sexual gratification of others. To entice another into
prostitution. |
| Parole |
To release from confinement after serving part of a
sentence, usually with terms and conditions provided
in the parole order. |
| Parole Violation |
An act that does not conform to the terms of parole. |
| Perjury |
Intentionally making a false statement under oath. |
| Plea |
The defendant’s formal answer to a charge. |
| Plea Bargain |
A plea of guilt to a lesser offense in return for a
lighter sentence. |
| Prayer for Judgment, 1 st Offense (NC) |
Asking the court to give leniency. No finding of
guilt by the court. |
| Pre-Trial Intervention |
An extensive background check to help determine if
charges will be pressed. |
| Probation |
Relief of all or part of a sentence on the promise of
proper conduct. |
