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Subject : law
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1. To support with evidence or authority; make more certain.






2. A court officer who has charge of a court session in the matter of keeping order and has custody of the jury.






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






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






5. Declarations by either side in a civil or criminal case reserving the right to appeal a judge's ruling upon a motion. Also - in regulatory cases - objections by either side to points made by the other side or to rulings by the agency or one of its he






6. The facility where juvenile offenders are held in custody.






7. To sentence a person convicted of an offense to pay a penalty in money.






8. A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time -specifically authorized by statute - subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.






9. Supplementary evidence that tends to strengthen or confirm the initial evidence.






10. To hold a person for trial on bond (bail) or in jail. If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds probable cause to believe the accused committed a crime - the official will bind over the accused - normally by setting bail for the accused's a






11. The hearing available to a person charged with a felony to determine if there is enough evidence (probable cause) to hold him for trial.






12. Any of the drugs whose production and use are regulated by law - including narcotics - stimulants - and hallucinogens.






13. A criminal case in which the allowable penalty does not include death.






14. The act of not appearing in court after being presented with a subpoena or summons.






15. 1. Property that is pledged as security against a debt. 2. A person belonging to the same ancestral stock (a relation) - but not in a direct line of descent.






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






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






18. Aka SURETY BOND.






19. To determine finally.






20. A forejudgment - bias - a preconceived opinion.






21. Legal debts and obligations.






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






23. Stealing or theft.






24. A machine which records by a needle on a graph varying emotional disturbances when answering questions truly or falsely - as indicated by fluctuations in blood pressure - perspiration.respiration






25. A short - abbreviated form of the case as found in the record.






26. To make greater in value - to increase.






27. The act of claiming one's own writing to be that of another.






28. The facts that give rise to a lawsuit or a legal claim.






29. An advocate - counsel - or official agent employed in preparing - managing - and trying cases in the courts.






30. A hearing held for the purpose of deciding issues or fact of law that both parties are disputing.






31. To protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






32. 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.






33. The appellate court has the right to review and revise the lower court decision.






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






35. Each of the allegations of an offense listed in a charging document.






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






37. Generally - a tax on the privilege of transferring property to others after a person's death. In addition to federal estate taxes - many states have their own estate taxes.






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






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






40. An action of a higher court in setting aside or revoking a lower court decision.






41. A parent's or custodian's act of leaving a child without adequate care - supervision - support - or parental






42. A meeting between the judge and the lawyers involved in a lawsuit to narrow the issues in the suit - agree on what will be presented at the trial - and make a final effort to settle the case without a trial.






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






44. Confirmation or support of a witness' statement or other fact.






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. Illegal sex acts performed against a minor by a parent - guardian - relative or acquaintance.






50. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party - who helps lower tensions - improve communications - and explore possible solutions. Conciliation is similar to mediation - but it may be less