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Subject : law
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1. Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case.






2. An agreement between parties that dictates what is being received from one party to the other.






3. A statement of the details of the charge made against the defendant.






4. The section of a courthouse in which the judge presides over the proceedings.






5. A personal representative - named in a will - who administers an estate.






6. 1. In a criminal case - the person accused of the crime. 2. In a civil case - the person being sued.






7. A legally enforceable agreement between two or more competent parties made either orally or in writing. CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE - A legal doctrine that says if the plaintiff in a civil action for negligence also was negligent - he or she cannot recov






8. Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead - whereby a person obtains another's money or goods.






9. The hearing given to person accused of crime - by a magistrate or judge - to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant the confinement and holding to bail the person accused.






10. A defense claim that the accused was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed.






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






12. A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.






13. That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier of fact because of its logical connection with the issue.






14. Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the applicable law governing the case. Also called charge.






15. 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






16. Physical condition of a child indicating that external or internal injuries result from acts committed by a parent or custodian.






17. Another hearing of a civil or criminal case by the same court in which the case was originally heard.






18. To confine in jail.






19. Objection to the seating of a particular juror for a stated reason (usually bias or prejudice for or against one of the parties in the lawsuit). The judge has the discretion to deny the challenge. This differs from peremptory challenge.






20. The act of entering or remaining illegally in a movable or immovable structure - vehicle or dwelling with intent to commit a felony.






21. Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings - to consult with counsel - and to assist in preparing a defense.






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






23. 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.






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






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






26. One not trained in law.






27. The act of staking money - or other thing of value - on an uncertain event or outcome.






28. A formal written document filed by the prosecutor detailing the criminal charges against the defendant. An alternative to an indictment - it serves to bring a defendant to trial.






29. 1. One who administers the estate of a person who dies without a will. 2. A court official.






30. Two or more sentences of jail time to be served simultaneously.






31. The illegal taking of an automobile without intent to deprive the owner permanently of the vehicle - often involving reckless driving.






32. A written or verbal command from a court directing or forbidding an action.






33. 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.






34. A procedure by which a charge(s) against a minor is transferred from a juvenile to circuit court.






35. 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.






36. Jury of inquiry. The jury which determines which charges - if any - are to be brought against a defendant.






37. A phrase used to denote a hypothetical person who exercises qualities of attention - knowledge - intelligence - and judgment that society requires of its members for the protection of his or her own interest and the interests of others.






38. The act of taking money - personal property - or any other article of value that is in the possession of another done by means of force or fear.






39. A picture of an alleged criminal created by a professional police artist using verbal descriptionsgiven by the victim or a witness.






40. Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.






41. A rule of law that courts and judges shall draw a particular inference from a particular fact - or from particular evidence.






42. An offer of proof as to what the evidence would be if a witness were called to testify or answer a question.






43. A suit which has been quashed and ended.






44. A person who makes and signs an affidavit.






45. Presentation of evidence to the court (out of the hearing of the jury) for the court's decision of whether the evidence is admissible.






46. The department that oversees the actions of probationers as well as the location of where probation officers work.






47. 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






48. The cause - price - or impelling influence which induces a party to enter into a contract.






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






50. 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.