Conviction - A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.⏎
Deposition - An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial. See discovery.⏎
Ex parte - A proceeding brought before a court by one party only, without notice to or challenge by the other side.⏎
De novo - Latin, meaning "anew." A trial de novo is a completely new trial. Appellate review de novo implies no deference to the trial judge's ruling.⏎