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Subject : law
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1. The planning of a crime preceding the commission of the act - rather than committing the crime on the spur of the moment.






2. A legal right - exemption or immunity granted to a person - company or class - that is beyond the common advantages of other citizens.






3. Pimping. Arranging for acts of prostitution.






4. 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.






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






6. A written accusation alleging a defendant has committed an offense. Includes a citation - an indictment - information - and statement of charges.






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






8. The jurisdiction of two or more courts - each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.






9. A lawyer appointed or elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective judicial districts. See PROSECUTOR.






10. 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.






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






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






13. A legal proceeding in which a debtor's money - in the possession of another (the garnishee) - is applied to the debts of the debtor - such as when an employer garnishes a debtor's wages.






14. A specialized court that hears crimes dealing with traffic offenses.






15. A case summary or commentary on the law cases - statutes - and rules illustrating its interpretation.






16. Putting a person to death - usually by hanging - without legal authority.






17. Youths charged with the status of being beyond the control of their legal guardian or are habitually disobedient - truant from school - or have committed other acts that would not be a crime if committed by an adult. They are not delinquents (in that






18. 1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. 2. The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.






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






20. Officer of the court who files pleadings - motions - judgments - etc. - issues process - and keeps records of court proceedings.






21. A person who directs a commission; a member of a commission. The officer in charge of a department or bureau of a public service.






22. A judgment entered against a party who fails to appear in court - respond to the charges - or does not comply with an order - especially an order to provide or permit discovery.






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






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






25. The right of an accused to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution.






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






27. An attorney appointed by a court or employed by a government agency whose work consists primarily of defending people who are unable to hire a lawyer due to economic reasons.






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






29. 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.






30. The matter can only be filed in one court.






31. Noncriminal case in which one private individual or business sues another to protect - enforce - or redress private or civil rights.






32. 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 .






33. The initial statement made by attorneys for each side - outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.






34. The initial appearance of an arrested person before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for his or her arrest. Generally the person comes before a judge within hours of the arrest - and are informed of the charges against him or her






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






36. 1. One who has been convicted of a criminal offense. 2. That which is connected with the law of crimes; That which has the character of a crime (criminal justice; criminal intent).






37. An obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence at the trial. This obligation means that the accused may lose money by not properly appearing for the trial. Often referred to simply as bond.






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






39. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






40. A place of confinement that is more than a police station and less than a prison. It is usually used to hold persons convicted of misdemeanors or persons awaiting trial.






41. Recovery of land or rental property from another by legal process.






42. A trust set up for the benefit of someone who the grantor believes would be incapable of managing his or her own financial affairs.






43. A general term for an action - cause - suit - or controversy brought before the court for resolution.






44. A person who is the liable party in paying the bond for the defendant's release from jail.






45. A case brought by the government against a person accused of committing a crime.






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






47. State-imposed death as punishment for a serious crime. Capital punishment.






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






49. Successive sentences - one beginning at the expiration of another - imposed against a person convicted of two or more violations.






50. To stand idly around - particularly in a public place.