ConsumerShield Legal Dictionary
Browse Dictionary: Letter "P"
Possession of Stolen Goods /pəˈzeʃ.ən əv ˈstoʊ.lən ɡʊdz/
Possession of stolen goods is illegal and subject to strict penalties.
Personal Injury Recovery /ˈpɝː.sən.əl ˈɪn.dʒər.i rɪˈkʌv.ɚ.i/
Personal injury recovery involves restoring victims' well-being.
Presumption of Innocence /prɪˈzʌmpʃən əv ˈɪnəsəns/
Presumption of innocence ensures the accused is treated as innocent until proven guilty.
Punitive Damages /ˈpjuː.nə.t̬ɪv ˈdæm·ɪ·dʒɪz/
Punitive damages punish wrongful and egregious behavior.
Probation /proʊˈbeɪ ʃən/
Probation allows offenders to remain in the community under supervision instead of serving jail time.
