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Subject : law
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1. Testimony given in relation to some scientific - technical - or professional matter by experts - i.e. -person qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training - skill - or familiarity with the subject.






2. Elected officer of a county whose job is to conserve peace within his or her territorial jurisdiction as well as aid in the criminal and civil court processes.






3. A specialized court that deals with cases during the late evening and early morning hours.






4. Land - buildings - and other improvements affixed to the land.






5. A determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or entry of a plea of guilty or nol contendere (no contest) - regardless of whether adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence was suspended - deferred - or withheld.






6. A claim by a defendant that he or she lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act.






7. An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff - constable - or other officer to search a specified location.






8. One who knowingly - voluntarily - and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission ofa crime. A partner in a crime.






9. A general term for an action - cause - suit - or controversy brought before the court for resolution.






10. The first examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify.






11. A court in which the proceedings are recorded - transcribed - and maintained as permanent records.






12. An action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries - and the prevention of threatened illegal action.






13. The act of bringing to an end; termination. The dissolution of a marriage or other relationship.






14. A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters.






15. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the judgment given.






16. The act of obtaining the property of another person through wrongful use of actual or threatened force - violence - or fear.






17. An action instituted with intention of injuring the defendant and without probable cause -and which terminates in favor of the person prosecuted.






18. The court with authority to supervise estate administration.






19. Without denying the charge - the defendant raises circumstances such as insanity - self-defense -or entrapment to avoid civil or criminal responsibility.






20. The court transfer of legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person - agency - or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.






21. Synonymous with reversible error ; an error which warrants the appellate court in reversing the judgment before it.






22. An elected constitutional officer serving as an arm of the court with respect to all court filings and related proceedings.






23. To sentence a person convicted of an offense to pay a penalty in money.






24. Notifying a person that he or she has been named as a party to a lawsuit or has been accused of some offense. Process consists of a summons - citation or warrant - to which a copy of the complaint is attached.






25. A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to aparcel of real property.






26. A husband or wife of a deceased spouse married after a will is executed who is not provided for in the will.






27. Placing a convicted defendant on conditional probation - the successful completion of which will prevent entry of the underlying judgment of conviction






28. The rule preventing illegally obtained evidence to be used in any trial.






29. A forsaking - abandoning - renouncing - or giving over a right.






30. A crime - such as a felony - misdemeanor - or other punishable unlawful act.






31. A young person who has not yet attained the age at which he or she should be treated as an adult for purposes of criminal law and other legal matters.






32. An endeavor or effort to do an act or accomplish a crime - carries beyond preparation - but lacking execution.






33. Settling a dispute without a full - formal trial. Methods includemediation - conciliation - arbitration - and settlement - among others.






34. Declaration or document issued by a grand jury that either makes a neutral report or notes misdeeds by officials charged with specified public duties.






35. To take into one's family the child of another and give him or her the rights - privileges - and duties of a child and heir.






36. Standard of proof commonly used in civil lawsuits and in regulatory agency cases. It governs the amount of proof that must be offered in order for the plaintiff to win the case.






37. To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. To set free - release or discharge from an obligation - burden or accusation. To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.






38. A police identification procedure by which the suspect to a crime is exhibited - along with others - before the victim or witness to determine if the victim or witness can identify the committed the crime.suspect as the person who






39. A proceeding in which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. The charge is read to him or her and he or she is asked to plead guilty or not guilty or - where permitted - nolo contende






40. One who saw the act - fact - or transaction to which he or she testifies.






41. A legal right - exemption or immunity granted to a person - company or class - that is beyond the common advantages of other citizens.






42. Needy and poor. A defendant who can demonstrate his or her indigence to the court may be assigned a court appointed attorney at public expense.






43. Evil doing - ill conduct; the commission of some act which is positively prohibited by law.






44. Words - gestures - and actions which tend to annoy - alarm - and verbally abuse another person.






45. The time within a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes.






46. The degree of certainty required for a juror to legally find a criminal defendant guilty






47. The process by which a judge is disqualified from hearing a case - on his or her own motion or upon the objection of either party.






48. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






49. The trial method used in the U.S. and some other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence - and totest by crossexamination the






50. Member of the jury.