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Subject : law
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1. Requirement that police tell a suspect in their custody of his or her constitutional rights before they question him or her: specifically - the right to remain silent; that any statement made may be used against him or her; the right to an attorney;






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






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






4. Legal debts and obligations.






5. Among other matters - the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from depriving any person of life - liberty - or property without adequate due process .






6. Violation of a professional duty to act with reasonable care and in good faith without fraud or collusion.






7. A judge's decision not to allow an objection. A decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was wrong.






8. An individual appointed by the court to oversee administrative matters.






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






10. 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.






11. 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.






12. A will whose validity does not have to be testified to in court by the witnesses to it - because the witnesses executed an affidavit reflecting proper execution of the will prior to the maker's death.






13. An error committed during a trial that was corrected or was not serious enough to affect the outcome of a trial and (prejudicial) to be reversed on appeal.






14. Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously harm the reputation of a person. See DEFAMATION.






15. The act of sending a case back to the trial court and ordering the trial court to conduct limited new hearings or an entirely new trial.






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






17. A statement of the details of the charge made against the defendant.






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






19. Any fact or evidence that leads to a judgment of the court.






20. Two or more sentences of jail time to be served in sequence.






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






22. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






23. Testimony given in relation to some scientific - technical - or professional matter by experts - i.e. -person qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training - skill - or familiarity with the subject.






24. The breaking or violating of a law - right - obligation - or duty either by doing an act or failing to do an act. BREAKING AND ENTERING - Breaking and entering a dwelling of another in nighttime with intent to commit a felony therein.






25. An action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.






26. Ordinarily refers to a summary proceeding for restoring possession of land to one who has been wrongfully deprived of possession.






27. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






28. 1. Historically - the partition separating the general public from the space occupied by the judges - lawyers - and other participants in a trial. 2. More commonly - the term means the whole body of lawyers.






29. The judgment reached or given by a court of law.






30. 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.






31. To advise or caution. For example the Court may caution or admonish counsel for wrong practices.






32. All the judges of a court sitting together. Appellate courts can consist of a dozen or more judges - but often they hear cases in panels of three judges. If a case is heard or reheard by the full court - it is heard en banc.






33. 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.






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






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






36. The presence of drugs on the accused for recreational use or for the purpose to sell.






37. A previously decided case that guides the decision of future cases.






38. A child born or adopted after a will is executed - who is not provided for in the will.






39. The juror who chairs the jury during deliberations and speaks for the jury in court when announcing the verdict.






40. 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






41. A proceeding in which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. The charge is read to him or her and he or she is asked to plead guilty or not guilty or - where permitted - nolo contende






42. Act ofconsequences of a criminal act - accusation - or conviction. It may take the form of commutation or pardon.






43. A malicious injury which disables or disfigures another.






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






45. A phrase commonly applied to counsel employed to assist in the preparation or management of the case - or its presentation on appeal - but who is not the principal attorney for the party.






46. Any behavior - contrary to law - which disturbs the public peace or decorum - scandalizes the community - or shocks the public sense of morality.






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






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






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






50. Having no force - legal power to bind - or validity.