Waiver: An intentional and voluntary surrender of some known right, which generally may either result from an express agreement or be inferred from circumstances.

Waiver by Magistrate: Charges are waived after the defendant agrees to pay a fine. The defendant is not prosecuted on this charge.

Waiver of Jury: The right to a jury trial is waived and the judge makes the decision of guilt or innocence.

Wanton Reckless, Malicious: Without regard for the rights of others, indifferent to consequences to health, life or the reputation of another. Usually done without intent, but an act so unreasonable the perpetrator should know that harm would result.

Warrant: A written order from a competent authority directing the doing of a certain act, especially one directing the arrest of a person or persons, issued by a court, body, or official.

Weapons Offenses: The unlawful sale, distribution, manufacturing, alteration, transport, possession or uses of a deadly or dangerous weapon.

With Specifications (W/S): When W/S is listed after a charge, it is usually followed with a description of violence involved with that charge.

Work Release Program: Program that allows a prisoner to work at paid employment or participate in a training program in the community on a voluntary basis while continuing as a prisoner of the institution or facility, which he/she is committed.

Writ of Execution (in a civil matter): A routine court order by which the court attempts to enforce the judgment granted to a plaintiff, by authorizing a sheriff to levy on the property belonging to the judgment debtor.

Wrongful Entrustment: Allowing an unlicensed driver to operate a motor vehicle.