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Subject : law
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1. Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously harm the reputation of a person. See DEFAMATION.






2. 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.






3. A lawsuit brought by one or more persons on behalf of a larger group.






4. To take into one's family the child of another and give him or her the rights - privileges - and duties of a child and heir.






5. Authority or discretion vested in an officer whose acts partake of a judicial character.






6. 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






7. An attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another or purposely - knowingly or recklesslycausing such injury - or an attempt to cause or purposely or knowingly cause bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon.






8. A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters.






9. One not trained in law.






10. A person who makes and signs an affidavit.






11. The constitutional prohibition under the Fifth Amendment against a person being put on trial more than once for the same offense.






12. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.






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






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






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






16. 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.






17. A practice whereby a person or place is searched and evidence useful in the investigation and prosecution of a crime is seized or taken. The search is conducted after an order is issued by a judge.






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






19. Stealing or theft.






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






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






22. A procedure by which a convicted defendant challenges the conviction and/or sentence on the basis of some alleged violation or error.






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






24. The unlawful killing of a human being with deliberate intent to kill.






25. The term pertains to liability for loss shifted from one person held legally responsible to another.






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






27. Body of federal or state law dealing with procedural aspects of trial for criminal cases.






28. To confine in jail.






29. The right to challenge a juror without assigning a reason for the challenge.






30. A state examination taken by prospective lawyers in order to be admitted and licensed to practice law.






31. 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.






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






33. Someone named to receive property or benefits in a will. In a trust - a person who is to receive benefits from the trust.






34. Acts or declarations by which one implicates oneself in a crime.






35. The rules of conduct that govern the legal profession. The Codecontains general ethical guidelines and specific rules written by the American Bar Association.






36. A protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






37. The area of a state or federal prison where criminals who are sentenced to death are confined until their sentence is commuted or carried out.






38. To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case.






39. Form of discipline of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It differs from censure (an official reprimand or condemnation) and from suspension (a temporary loss of the right to practice law).






40. Sentences for two or more crimes to run consecutively - rather than concurrently. CUSTODY - 1. The care and control of a thing or person for inspection - preservation - or security. 2. The care - control - and maintenance of a child awarded by a cour






41. The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also - the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. The opposing party is called the respondent.






42. The lawyer who represents a client and is entitled to receive all formal documents from the court or from other parties. Also known as counsel of record.






43. A crime of a more serious nature than a misdemeanor - usually punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year and/or substantial fines.






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






45. A weapon which acts by force of gunpowder - such as a rifle - shotgun or revolver.






46. An action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries - and the prevention of threatened illegal action.






47. 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.






48. Another term for arraignment.






49. A court order forbidding the defendant from doing any action or threatened action until a hearing on the application can be conducted.






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