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motion in arrest of judgment

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A quick definition of motion in arrest of judgment:

Term: Motion in Arrest of Judgment

Definition: A motion made by a defendant in a criminal case claiming that there is a serious mistake in the legal process that makes the entire trial and judgment invalid. It can also be a motion made after a judgment has been made, claiming that the charges against the defendant were not strong enough to support the verdict.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A motion made by a defendant in a criminal case claiming that there is a significant error on the record that invalidates the entire proceeding and the judgment. It can also be a post-judgment motion in a criminal case claiming that the indictment is insufficient to support a conviction.

Example 1: A defendant is convicted of a crime, but during the trial, the judge allowed evidence that was obtained illegally. The defendant can file a motion in arrest of judgment, arguing that the evidence should not have been allowed and that the entire proceeding was tainted.

Example 2: A defendant is convicted of a crime based on an indictment that does not provide enough information to support the charges. The defendant can file a motion in arrest of judgment, arguing that the indictment was insufficient and that the conviction should be overturned.

These examples illustrate how a motion in arrest of judgment can be used to challenge the validity of a criminal conviction. If there is a significant error in the record or the indictment is insufficient, the defendant may be able to have the conviction overturned.

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soapy
9:43
USC still has not looked at my app
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:43
when did you submit soapy?
soapy
9:44
10/16
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
9:44
to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review
soapy
9:44
Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7
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9:45
I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows
I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw
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9:46
But do people get in without addresses going long?
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9:46
it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with
soapy
9:46
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