| Term | Definition |
| arraignment | Instruccion de cargos, vista incoatoria |
| information | informe acusatorio |
| pre-trial release | libertad pre-procesal |
| remain silent | guardar silencio, permanecer callado |
| speedy and public trial | juicio publico y sin demora |
| to waive | renunciar |
| to cross-examine | contrainterrogar |
| subpoena | citar (bajo pena) |
| compel the production of evidence | obligar a que se presenten las pruebas |
| counsel | abogado, licenciado |
| under penalty of perjury | bajo pena de perjurio |
| affidavit | declaracion jurada, afidavit |
| preliminary hearing | audiencia/vista preliminar |
| probable cause | motivo fundado/de procesamiento, causa probable, |
| in custody | encarcelado, estar preso |
| bail, to make bail | fianza, pagar la fianza |
| consent | permiso, consentimiento, aprobacion |
| no lo contendere | no me opongo |
| to transfer (a case) | trasladar, asignar |
| by lot | al azar |
| counsel of record | abogado patrocinante |