HA; South Carolina: House arrest.

Habeas Corpus: Criminal: to bring the petitioner before the court to inquire into the legality of his confinement. The writ of Federal habeas corpus is used to test the constitutionality of a state criminal conviction. The writ is used in the civil context to challenge the validity of child custody and deportations.

Habitual Violator: To have committed the same offense 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 good 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 and intent. See Manslaughter; Murder.

Hung Jury: A hung jury is one in which all jurors cannot reach a consensus required for a verdict.