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Subject : law
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1. Evidence which is of greater weight or more convincing than the evidence which is offered in opposition to it.






2. Legal right given to a person to manage the property and financial affairs of a person deemed incapable of doing that for himself or herself. (Conservators have somewhat less responsibility than guardians. See also guardianship.)






3. An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify - except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if






4. Persons trained in the law who assist judges in researching legal opinions.






5. Evidence which tends to indicate that a defendant did not commit the alleged crime.






6. That which - under the rules of evidence - cannot be admitted as evidence in a trial or hearing.






7. A government grant giving an inventor the exclusive right to make or sell his or her invention for a term of years.






8. A lawsuit.






9. The rights of a person guaranteed by the state or federal constitutions.






10. A court's recognition of the truth of basic facts without formal evidence.






11. Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered - ordinarily because of an error apparent on the record .






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






13. The judgment formally pronounced by the court or judge upon the defendant after his or her conviction by imposing a punishment to be inflicted either in the form of a fine - incarceration or probation.






14. The formal statement before the court that the accused admits committing the criminal act.






15. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on the written indictment submitted to it for its approval - means that the evidence was found insufficient to indict.






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






17. One acting without formal appointment as guardian for the benefit of an infant - a person of unsound mind not judicially declared incompetent - or other person under some disability.






18. A person with legal skills - but who is not an attorney - and who works under the supervision of a lawyer or who is otherwise authorized by law to use those legal skills.






19. Language in a will that provides that a person who makes a legal challenge to the will's validity will be disinherited.






20. A person's own act - or acceptance of facts - which preclude his or her later making claims to the contrary.






21. 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.






22. 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






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






24. 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






25. A form of legal co-ownership of property (also known as survivor ship ). At the death of one co-owner - the surviving co-owner becomes sole owner of the property.






26. A person to whom the court refers a pending case to take testimony - hear the parties - and report to the court.






27. Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances.






28. Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food - housing - health care - and other necessities






29. The first questioning of witnesses by the party on whose behalf they are called.






30. A report to the sentencing judge containing background information about the crime and the defendant to assist the judge in making his or her sentencing decision.






31. The operation of a vehicle in an impaired state after consuming alcohol that when tested is above the state's legal alcohol limit.






32. Cancellation by a court of a warrant before its execution by the arrest of a defendant; also - a process by which a retired judge may be asked to sit on a particular case.






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






34. With knowledge - willfully or intentionally with respect to a material element of an offense.






35. 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






36. A party is said to rest or rest its case when it has presented all the evidence it intends to offer.






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






38. Estate property that may be disposed of by a will.






39. The obligation of a party to establish by evidence a requisite degree of belief concerning a fact in the mind of the trier of fact or the court.






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






41. The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.






42. 1. Arrest record. A written account listing all the instances in which a person has been arrested. 2. A form completed by a police officer when a person is arrested.






43. 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.






44. To lose - or lose the right to.






45. Help - assist - or facilitate the commission of a crime.






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






47. Oral or verbal evidence rather than written. The Parole Evidence Rule limits the admissibility of parole evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract.






48. An action by which a third person who may be affected by a lawsuit is permitted to become a party to the suit. Differs from the process of becoming an amicus curiae.






49. A party to a lawsuit. Litigation refers to a case - controversy - or lawsuit.






50. Public official charged with duty to make inquiry into the causes and circumstances of any death which occurs through violence or suddenly - with marks of suspicion.