Habeas Corpus
A writ requesting a trial or the release of a prisoner.
Habilitation
The process by which an individual acquires and maintains the life skills necessary to cope more effectively with personal and environmental demands or to improve physical, mental, and social competencies.
Habitual Violator
To have committed the same offence three times. Can also be charged as a habitual offender.
Hijacking
To take control of a vehicle by intimidation, force or threatened force. Also, the theft of goods while in transit, as when transported in trucks.
Homicide
The killing of another human being. "Justifiable homicide" occurs in cases such as during the enforcement of law, and/or occurs without evil intent. "Excusable homicide" may occur by accident or in self-defense. "Felonious homicide" is the killing of another without justification. This type has two degrees - manslaughter and murder, depending on circumstances or intent. See Manslaughter; Murder.
Hung Jury
A hung jury is one in which all jurors cannot reach a consensus required for a verdict.
