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Subject : law
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1. The legal process by which the government takes private land for public use - paying the owners a fair price. See EMINENT DOMAIN.






2. The lack of power or the legal ability to act.






3. A violation of law - not punishable by imprisonment. Minor traffic offenses are generally considered infractions.






4. A writ - often issued by an appellate court - making available remedies not regularly within the powers of lower courts. They include writs of habeas corpus - mandamus - prohibition and quo warranto.






5. A legal inquiry to discover and collect facts concerning a certain matter.






6. A list of cases to be heard by a court - or a log containing brief entries of court proceedings.






7. Inclination - bent - a pre-conceived opinion or a predisposition to decide a cause or an issue a certain way.






8. Release of a person from custody without the payment of any bail or posting of bond - upon the promise to return to court.

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9. Moving a lawsuit or criminal trial to another place for trial.






10. Pictures taken after a suspect is taken into custody (booked) - usually used as an official photograph by police officers.






11. Chains or shackles for the hands to secure prisoners.






12. Tangible physical property (such as cars - clothing - furniture - and jewelry) and intangible personal property. This does not include real property such as land or rights in land.






13. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party - who helps lower tensions - improve communications - and explore possible solutions. Conciliation is similar to mediation - but it may be less






14. A court order directing that an individual be kept in custody - usually in a penal or mental facility.






15. Someone named to receive property or benefits in a will. In a trust - a person who is to receive benefits from the trust.






16. A misdemeanor or minor offense or comparatively insignificant criminal act.






17. A lesser offense than a felony and generally punishable by fine or limited jail time - but not in a penitentiary.






18. To protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






19. Recovery of land or rental property from another by legal process.






20. A false statement given while under oath or in a sworn affidavit.






21. Facts that do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.






22. The act of taking and carrying away the personal property of another of a value less than $300 with the intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it permanently.






23. An action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.






24. A specialized court that hears crimes dealing with traffic offenses.






25. To act in accordance with - to accept - to obey.






26. Unlawful intercourse with an individual without their consent.






27. 1. A person who has been found guilty of a crime and is serving a sentence for that crime; a prison inmate. 2. To find a person guilty of an offense by either a trial or a plea of guilty.






28. Yearly judicial review - usually in juvenile dependency cases - to determine whether the child requirescontinued court supervision or placement.






29. The performance or agreement to perform a sexual act for hire.






30. 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.






31. A hearing established to re-evaluate the bail amount that was originally set for the accused.






32. The court officer responsible for choosing the panel of persons to serve as potential jurors for a particular court term.






33. In criminal trial - a witness whose testimony is crucial to either the defense or prosecution.






34. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






35. To hold a person for trial on bond (bail) or in jail. If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds probable cause to believe the accused committed a crime - the official will bind over the accused - normally by setting bail for the accused's a






36. An arrangement whereby a husband and wife live apart from each other while remaining married either by mutual consent or by a judicial order.






37. A defendant's statement in mitigation of punishment.






38. A jury which is unable to agree on a verdict after a suitable period of deliberation.






39. Property owned in common by husband and wife each having an undivided one-half interest by reason of their marital status. For example - the earnings of one spouse during the marriage do not belong solely to that spouse; the earnings are community pr






40. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






41. A hearing in which certain rights are respected such as the right to present evidence - to cross examine and to have findings supported by evidence.






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






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






44. Successive sentences - one beginning at the expiration of another - imposed against a person convicted of two or more violations.






45. Willful destruction of property - from actual ill will or resentment toward its owner or possessor.






46. An order by the court telling a person to stop performing a specific act.






47. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.






48. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






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. Antisocial behavior by a minor; especially behavior that would be criminally punishable if the actor were an adult - but instead is usually punished by special laws pertaining only to minors.