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






2. 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






3. Any form of cruelty to a child's physical - moral - or mental well-being.






4. 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.






5. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






6. An undisclosed person who confidentially discloses material information of a crime to the police - which is usually done in exchange for a reward or special treatment.






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






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






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






10. A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim.






11. All the documents and evidence plus transcripts of oral proceedings in a case.






12. A certificate or evidence of a debt. Often used interchangeably with bail.






13. 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.






14. A crime - such as a felony - misdemeanor - or other punishable unlawful act.






15. The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.






16. Punishment - civil or criminal - generally referring to payment of money.






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






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






19. A method of determining whether a person is intoxicated using a motor skills test which is administered by testing the driver's speaking ability and/or physical coordination.






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






23. Tangible physical property (such as cars - clothing - furniture - and jewelry) and intangible personal property. This does not include real property such as land or rights in land.






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






25. The person who sets up a trust.






26. A court order to protect a person from further harassment - service of process - or discovery.






27. 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.






28. 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.






29. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






30. A court order directing that an individual be kept in custody - usually in a penal or mental facility.






31. To disagree. An appellate court opinion setting forth the minority view and outlining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority.






32. An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.






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






34. A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of fthe maximum sentence.






35. Procedure by which mortgaged property is sold on default of the mortgagor in satisfaction of mortgage debt.






36. A defense to criminal charges alleging that agents of the government induced a person to commit a crime he or she otherwise would not have committed.






37. To terminate legal action involving outstanding charges against a defendant in a criminal case.






38. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






39. A punitive act designed to secure enforcement by imposing a penalty for its violation. For example - a sanction may be imposed for failure to comply with discovery orders.






40. Another hearing of a civil or criminal case by the same court in which the case was originally heard.






41. Outline or summary of the nature of the case and of the anticipated proof presented by the attorney to the jury before any evidence is submitted. Also known as opening argument .






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






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






44. A will entirely written - dated - and signed by the testator in his/her own handwriting.






45. A trust set up and in effect during the lifetime of the grantor. Also called inter vivos trust.






46. Yearly judicial review - usually in juvenile dependency cases - to determine whether the child requirescontinued court supervision or placement.






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






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






49. In the practice of appellate courts - the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.






50. Oral or anal copulation between humans - or between humans or animals.







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