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Subject : law
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1. Declarations by either side in a civil or criminal case reserving the right to appeal a judge's ruling upon a motion. Also - in regulatory cases - objections by either side to points made by the other side or to rulings by the agency or one of its he






2. 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 .






3. The continued - habitual - or compulsive commission of law violations after first having been convicted of prior offenses.






4. In some states - the highest appellate court - where it is the Court's discretion whether to hear the case on appeal.






5. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.






6. Property owned in common by husband and wife each having an undivided one-half interest by reason of their marital status. For example - the earnings of one spouse during the marriage do not belong solely to that spouse; the earnings are community pr






7. A written statement prepared by the counsel arguing a case in court. It contains a summary of the facts of a case -the pertinent laws - and an argument of how the law applies to the facts supporting counsel's position.






8. 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).






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






10. The study of law and the structure of the legal system.






11. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






12. Court order requiring to appear and show cause why the court should not take a particular course of action. If the party fails to appear or to give sufficient reasons why the court should take no action - the court will take the action. In criminal c






13. The legal obligation of parents to contribute to the economic maintenance - including education - of their children. Money paid by one parent to another toward the expenses of the children of the marriage.






14. Opportunity for the side that opened the case to offer limited response to evidence presented during the rebuttal by the opposing side.






15. 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.






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






17. Formal authorization of a person to act in the interest of another person.






18. The hearing given to person accused of crime - by a magistrate or judge - to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant the confinement and holding to bail the person accused.






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






20. A reasonable belief that a crime has or is being committed; the basis for all lawful searches - seizures -and arrests.






21. A moot case or a moot point is one not subject to a judicial determination because it involves an abstract question or a pretended controversy that has not yet actually arisen or has already passed. Mootness usually refers to a court's refusal to con






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






23. 1. The process of removing some minor criminal traffic - or juvenile cases from the full judicial process - on the condition that the accused undergo some sort of rehabilitation or make restitution for damages. 2. Unauthorized use of funds.






24. Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered - ordinarily because of an error apparent on the record .






25. Stealing or theft.






26. The court transfer of legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person - agency - or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.






27. The testimony of witnesses who know the general character and reputation of a person in the community in which he or she lives.






28. Pimping. Arranging for acts of prostitution.






29. A suit which has been quashed and ended.






30. An attack on a judgment other than a direct appeal to a higher court.






31. 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.)






32. A statement of all important facts - which all the parties agree is true and correct -which is submitted to a court for ruling.






33. A special type of guilty plea by which a defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that the State hasufficient evidence to convict; normally made to avoid the threat of greater punishment. Source: Black's Law Dictionary(1996); North Carolina v. Alf






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






35. A defense attorney designated by the court to represent a defendant who does not have the funds to retain an attorney. COURT COSTS - The expenses of prosecuting or defending a lawsuit - other than the attorneys' fees. An amount of moneymay be awarded






36. A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: 1) A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena - 2) a party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action - or 3) a mat






37. Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.






38. Presentation of evidence to the court (out of the hearing of the jury) for the court's decision of whether the evidence is admissible.






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






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






41. Formal notification to the party that has been sued in a civil case of the fact that the lawsuit has been filed. Also - any form of notification of a legal proceeding.






42. Confirmation or support of a witness' statement or other fact.






43. A warrant that a court issues under Health-General Article Section 12-120 after a probable cause determination






44. The act or fact of holding a person in custody; confinement or compulsory delay.






45. Sentences for more than one crime that are to be served at the same time - rather than one after the other. See also CUMULATIVE SENTENCES.






46. 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.






47. Evidence that can be legally and properly introduced in a civil or criminal trial.






48. A malicious injury which disables or disfigures another.






49. 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.






50. Confidential communications to certain persons that are protected by law against any disclosure - including forced disclosure in legal proceedings.