Prosecute - To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government⏎
Per curiam - Latin, meaning "for the court." In appellate courts, often refers to an unsigned opinion.⏎
Record - A written account of the proceedings in a case, including all pleadings, evidence, and exhibits submitted in the course of the case.⏎
Nonexempt assets - Property of a debtor that can be liquidated to satisfy claims of creditors.⏎
Presentence report - A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence.⏎