Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs: Any condition where the nervous system, brain or muscles are impaired to an appreciable degree by an intoxicating substance.

Undesignated Charge: In some jurisdictions a charge can be undesignated even after a judgment of guilt has been rendered. After completion of the sentence the judge will determine if the charge will be designated a felony or misdemeanor.

Undet: Unlawful Detainment: The act of holding possession without right, as in the case of a tenant whose lease has expired (landlord/tenant disputes over rent not being paid).

Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): A code of laws governing various commercial transactions, including the sale of good banking transactions, secured transactions in personal property, and other matters, that was designed to bring uniformity in these areas to the laws of the various states, and that has been adapted, with some modification, in all states (except Louisiana) as well as the District of Columbia and in the US Virgin Islands. UCC’s expire after 5 years from the time of filing, unless a continuation is filed.

Unlawful Entry: Entry onto someone’s property without permission by means of fraud or force.

Usury: Charging more interest than is permitted by law for a loan of money.