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Subject : law
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1. The finding of the court that an act was committed with the intent of embarrassing the court - disobeying its lawful orders - or obstructing the administration of justice in some way.






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






3. Ruling or order issued by the judge granting the party's request.






4. The power of the government to take private property for public use through condemnation.






5. An offensive touching or use of force on one's spouse without the spouse's consent.






6. To give a gift to someone through a will.






7. Crime in which the driver of a vehicle leaves the scene of an accident without identifying himself or herself.






8. An accounting for the whereabouts of the tangible evidence from the moment it is received in custody until it is offered in evidence in court.CHALLENGE - An objection - such as when an attorney objects at a hearing to the seating of a particular pers






9. An attorney appointed by a court or employed by a government agency whose work consists primarily of defending people who are unable to hire a lawyer due to economic reasons.






10. Unlawful intercourse with an individual without their consent.






11. The hearing available to a person charged with a felony to determine if there is enough evidence (probable cause) to hold him for trial.






12. Pre-trial release based on the person's own promise that he or she will show up for trial (no bond required). Also referred to as release on own recognizance or ROR.






13. A contract by which owner of property grants to another the right to possess - use - and enjoy it for a specified period of time in exchange for payment of an agreed price (rent).






14. An act of legislation of a local governing body such as a city - town or county.






15. A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it - before a notary or officer havingauthority to administer oaths.






16. The process by which the property of a person who has died without a will passes on to others according to the state's distribution statutes.






17. A defense to criminal charges alleging that agents of the government induced a person to commit a crime he or she otherwise would not have committed.






18. To stand idly around - particularly in a public place.






19. To willfully take or convert to one's own use - another's money or property - which the wrongdoer initially acquired lawfully - because of some office - employment - or some position of trust.






20. The defendant's response to the plaintiff's allegations as stated in a complaint. An item-by-item - paragraph-by-paragraph response to points made in a complaint; part of the pleadings.






21. The appellate court has the right to review and revise the lower court decision.






22. The physical location where the defense and prosecuting parties are seated throughout the duration of the trial.






23. The wellness of a person's state of mind.






24. Taking and carrying away the personal property of another person of a value in excess of an amount set by law with the .intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it.






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






26. A document containing background material on a convicted person. It is prepared to guide the judge in the imposition of a sentence. Sometimes called a pre-sentence report.






27. Any fact or evidence that leads to a judgment of the court.






28. A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of fthe maximum sentence.






29. 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






30. A judgment entered against a party who fails to appear in court - respond to the charges - or does not comply with an order - especially an order to provide or permit discovery.






31. 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






32. Writ or order by a court prohibiting a specific action from being carried out by a person or group.






33. Court order requiring to appear and show cause why the court should not take a particular course of action. If the party fails to appear or to give sufficient reasons why the court should take no action - the court will take the action. In criminal c






34. Remarks addressed by attorney to judge or jury on the merits of case or on points of law.






35. A judge's decision not to allow an objection. A decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was wrong.






36. Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.






37. A defense attorney designated by the court to represent a defendant who does not have the funds to retain an attorney. COURT COSTS - The expenses of prosecuting or defending a lawsuit - other than the attorneys' fees. An amount of moneymay be awarded






38. A written accusation alleging a defendant has committed an offense. Includes a citation - an indictment - information - and statement of charges.






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






40. Juvenile found to have committed a status offense rather than a crime that would provide a basis for a finding of delinquency. Typical status offenses are habitual truancy - violating a curfew - or running away from home. These are not crimes - but t






41. To give authority or legal authenticity to a statute - record - or other written instrument.






42. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






43. An oral (unwritten) will.






44. The procedure by which one or both parties disclose evidence which will be used at trial. The specific tools of discovery include depositions - interrogatories and motions for the production of documents.






45. A case summary or commentary on the law cases - statutes - and rules illustrating its interpretation.






46. A slang term meaning previous conviction(s) of the accused.






47. A belief in the American legal system which states that all people accused of a criminal act are considered not to have committed the crime until the evidence leaves no doubt in the mind of the court or the jury .






48. Act ofconsequences of a criminal act - accusation - or conviction. It may take the form of commutation or pardon.






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






50. The initial appearance of an arrested person before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for his or her arrest. Generally the person comes before a judge within hours of the arrest - and are informed of the charges against him or her