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Subject : law
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1. The process by which a deceased person's property goes to the state if no heir can be found.






2. Elected officer of a county whose job is to conserve peace within his or her territorial jurisdiction as well as aid in the criminal and civil court processes.






3. That which tends to injure a person's reputation. Libel is published defamation - whereasslander is spoken.






4. 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.






5. Grant by the court which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing evidence in a criminal proceeding.






6. One not trained in law.






7. The act of inhaling glue in order 'to get high'.






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






9. Without denying the charge - the defendant raises circumstances such as insanity - self-defense -or entrapment to avoid civil or criminal responsibility.






10. 1. A unit of the judiciary authorized to decide disputed matters of fact - cases or controversies. 2. Figuratively - the judge or judicial officer. Judges sometimes use 'court' to refer to themselves in the third person - as in 'the court has read






11. See DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION STATUTES.






12. Synonymous with reversible error ; an error which warrants the appellate court in reversing the judgment before it.






13. To withhold a debtor's money - and turn it over to another in order to pay a debt. Typically - the one withholding the money is the debtor's employer.






14. Unlawful intercourse with an individual without their consent.






15. Ruling or order issued by the judge denying the party's request.






16. 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.






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






18. 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.)






19. Written questions asked by one party in a lawsuit for which the opposing party must provide written answers.






20. A remedy requiring a person who has breached a contract to perform specifically what he or she has agreed to do. Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation.






21. The questioning of a witness produced by the other side.






22. Trial without a jury in which a judge decides the facts.






23. The form of verdict in criminal cases where the jury acquits the defendant - finds him or her not guilty.






24. Keeping all witnesses (except plaintiff and defendant) out of the courtroom except for their time on the stand - and cautioning them not to discuss their testimony with other witnesses. Also called separation of witnesses. This prevents a witness fro






25. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






26. A written direction or command delivered by a court or judge.






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






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






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






30. The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also - the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.






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






32. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






33. A person who directs a commission; a member of a commission. The officer in charge of a department or bureau of a public service.






34. Process by which a court seeks to interpret the meaning and scope of legislation.






35. 1. To execute - perpetrate - or carry out an act. To commit a crime. 2. To send a person to prison - asylum - or reformatory by a court order.






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






37. 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






38. A small amount of money set aside from the estate of the deceased. Its purpose is to provide for the surviving family members during the administration of the estate.






39. 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.






40. A lawyer appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective judicial districts. See PROSECUTOR.






41. The willful taking and concealing of merchandise from a store or business establishment with the intention of using the goods for one's personal use without paying the purchase price.






42. An elected constitutional officer serving as an arm of the court with respect to all court filings and related proceedings.






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






44. 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.






45. False and defamatory spoken words tending to harm another's reputation - community standing - office - trade - business - or means of livelihood.






46. The party who makes an answer to a bill or other proceedings in equity; also refers to the party against whom an appeal is brought. Sometimes called an appellee.






47. An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.






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






49. All evidence except eyewitness testimony. One example is physical evidence - such as fingerprints - from which an inference can be drawn.






50. Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.