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Subject : law
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1. An action instituted with intention of injuring the defendant and without probable cause -and which terminates in favor of the person prosecuted.






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






3. The place where a person has his or her permanent legal home. A person may have several residences - but only one domicile.






4. The court in which a matter must first be filed.






5. Public official charged with duty to make inquiry into the causes and circumstances of any death which occurs through violence or suddenly - with marks of suspicion.






6. Physical condition of a child indicating that external or internal injuries result from acts committed by a parent or custodian.






7. That which - under the rules of evidence - cannot be admitted as evidence in a trial or hearing.






8. To deprive a person of his liberty by legal authority.






9. An open act showing the intent to commit a crime.






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






11. Evidence not sufficiently related to the matter in issue.






12. The lack of power or the legal ability to act.






13. Courts having jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18. Casesinvolve delinquent - dependent - and neglected children.






14. A remedy requiring a person who has breached a contract to perform specifically what he or she has agreed to do. Specific performance is ordered when damages would be inadequate compensation.






15. To change - correct - revise - improve - modify - or alter.






16. The rules and process by which a civil case is tried and appealed - including the preparations for trial - the rules of evidence and trial conduct - and the procedure for pursuing appeals.






17. To put off or delay a court hearing.






18. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party - who helps them agree on a settlement.






19. To give authority or legal authenticity to a statute - record - or other written instrument.






20. 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.






21. 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.






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






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






24. For the judge or jury to determine and declare the guilt of the defendant.






25. A claim presented by a defendant in a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff. In essence - a counter lawsuit within a lawsuit.






26. 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.






27. Declaration or document issued by a grand jury that either makes a neutral report or notes misdeeds by officials charged with specified public duties.






28. Aka PROSECUTOR and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.






29. Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case.






30. The procedure where the accused is brought before the court to hear the criminal charge(s) against him or her and to enter a plea of either guilty - not guilty or no contest.






31. Crime in which the driver of a vehicle leaves the scene of an accident without identifying himself or herself.






32. 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.






33. 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.






34. The standard in a criminal case requiring that the jury be satisfied to a moralcertainty that every element of a crime has been proven by the prosecution. This standard of proof does not require that the state establish absolute certainty by eliminat






35. Money awarded by a court to a person injured by the unlawful act or negligence of another person.






36. Evidence in form of witness testimony - who actually saw - heard - or touched the subject of question.






37. The taking or detaining of a person against his or her will and without lawful authority.






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






39. A written direction or command delivered by a court or judge.






40. A second examination of a witness by the opposing counsel after the second examination (or redirect examination) by the counsel who called the witness to testify is completed.






41. Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the applicable law governing the case. Also called charge.






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






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






44. Attested as being true or an exact reproduction.






45. The first questioning of witnesses by the party on whose behalf they are called.






46. An offensive touching or use of force on one's spouse without the spouse's consent.






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






48. The rule preventing illegally obtained evidence to be used in any trial.






49. Presiding or Administrative Judge in a court.






50. The distinctive pattern of lines on human fingertips that are used as a method of identification in criminal cases.