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Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. Written or oral pledge by a witness to speak the truth.






2. The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.






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






4. An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify - except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if






5. To seize or take private property for public use (the police confiscated the weapon).






6. Professional legal services available usually to persons or organizations unable to afford legal representation.






7. 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.






8. To set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.






9. An attorney who represents a person accused of committing a crime.






10. The operation of a vehicle in an impaired state after consuming alcohol that when tested is above the state's legal alcohol limit.






11. Oral or written request made by a party to an action before - during - or after a trial asking the judge to issue a ruling or order in that party's favor.






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






13. 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.






14. The act of stopping a judicial proceeding by order of the court.






15. A court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a trial court's procedure.






16. A ruling by the court in favor of the party making the objection.






17. Language in a will that provides that a person who makes a legal challenge to the will's validity will be disinherited.






18. Responsible for a delinquency - crime - or other offense; not innocent.






19. The transfer of a state case to federal court for trial; in civil cases - because the parties are from different states; in criminal and some civil cases - because there is a significant possibility that there could not be a fair trial in state court






20. 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.)






21. To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. To set free - release or discharge from an obligation - burden or accusation. To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.






22. To make it appear that one is guilty of a crime.






23. A reference to a source of legal authority. A direction to appear in court - as when a defendant is cited into court - rather than arrested.






24. Exhibit and/or evidence that is offered by the prosecution.

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25. A murder committed during the commission of a felony such as robbery - burglary - or kidnapping.






26. Inclination - bent - a pre-conceived opinion or a predisposition to decide a cause or an issue a certain way.






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






28. The practice which enables an accused awaiting trial to be released without posting any security other than a promise to appear before the court at the proper time.






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






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






31. The degree of certainty required for a juror to legally find a criminal defendant guilty






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






33. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.






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






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






36. 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.






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






38. The final statements by the attorneys to the jury or court summarizing the evidence that they have established and the evidence that the other side has failed to establish.






39. The written statements of fact and law filed by the parties to a lawsuit.






40. A procedural error during a trial or hearing sufficiently harmful to justify reversing the judgment of a lower court.






41. A party to a lawsuit. Litigation refers to a case - controversy - or lawsuit.






42. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree. Also the judgment given.






43. 1. Defendant's statement of a reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case against defendant -especially a defendant's answer - denial - or plea. 2. Defendant's method and strategy in opposing the plaintiff or theprosecution. 3. One or mo






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






45. Pimping. Arranging for acts of prostitution.






46. An assistant lawyer to the state's attorney.

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47. 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.






48. Against - or not authorized by law; unlawful.






49. A claim by a defendant that he or she lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act.






50. The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice - assistance of counsel - the right to remain silent - theright to a speedy and pub