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






2. Generally - justice or fairness.






3. A suit which has been quashed and ended.






4. A judge's private office. A hearing in chambers takes place in the judge's office outside of the presence of the jury and the public.






5. A legal proceeding in which a debtor's money - in the possession of another (the garnishee) - is applied to the debts of the debtor - such as when an employer garnishes a debtor's wages.






6. The state or condition of a person who is unable to pay his or her debts as they are or become due.






7. A formal charge against a person - to the effect that he has engaged in a punishable offense.






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






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






10. 1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. 2. The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.






11. 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






12. The act or fact of holding a person in custody; confinement or compulsory delay.






13. Unlawful sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18 - regardless of whether they consent to the act.






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






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






16. A ruling by the court in favor of the party making the objection.






17. 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.






18. Sentences for more than one crime that are to be served at the same time - rather than one after the other. See also CUMULATIVE SENTENCES.






19. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






20. A type of sentence where the convicted criminal is ordered to spend the rest of his or her life in prison






21. Evidence which can disappear relatively quickly - such as the amount of alcohol in a person's blood.






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






23. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






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






25. A judgment of the court that explains what the existing law is or expresses the opinion of the court without the need for enforcement.






26. A legal doctrine that makes each of the parties who are responsible for an injury liable for all the damages awarded in a lawsuit if the other parties responsible cannot pay.






27. An inference of the truth or falsity of a proposition or fact - that stands until rebutted by evidence to the contrary.






28. The party against whom an appeal is taken. Sometimes called a respondent.






29. Outline or summary of the nature of the case and of the anticipated proof presented by the attorney to the jury before any evidence is submitted. Also known as opening argument .






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






31. The testimony of witnesses who know the general character and reputation of a person in the community in which he or she lives.






32. An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the regulations by which the practice of the court is governed - the latter are special orders made in particular cases.






33. An action between two or more persons in the courts of law - not a criminal matter.






34. A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim.






35. 1. Defendant's statement of a reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case against defendant -especially a defendant's answer - denial - or plea. 2. Defendant's method and strategy in opposing the plaintiff or theprosecution. 3. One or mo






36. An established standard - guide - or regulation.






37. Evidence which might unfairly sway the judge or jury to one side or the other.






38. A murder committed during the commission of a felony such as robbery - burglary - or kidnapping.






39. In juvenile court - a judicial hearing - usually held after the filing of a petition - to determine interim custody of a minor pending a judgment.






40. The place where a person has his or her permanent legal home. A person may have several residences - but only one domicile.






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






42. The act that caused an event to occur. A person generally is liable only if an injury was proximately caused by his or her action or by his or her failure to act when he or she had a duty to act.






43. 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.






44. A building or structure used to house alleged criminals and/or convicted criminals of local area crimes.






45. A statement of all important facts - which all the parties agree is true and correct -which is submitted to a court for ruling.






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






47. 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






48. An amendment to a will.

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49. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






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