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Subject : law
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1. To change - correct - revise - improve - modify - or alter.






2. Written or oral pledge by a witness to speak the truth.






3. One who knowingly - voluntarily - and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission ofa crime. A partner in a crime.






4. 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.






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






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






7. A weapon which acts by force of gunpowder - such as a rifle - shotgun or revolver.






8. The time within a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes.






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






10. Case - cause - suit - or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice.






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






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






13. A lawsuit.






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






15. Gifts made in a will.






16. 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.






17. The correction of an error admitted in any process.






18. To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case.






19. A written or verbal command from a court directing or forbidding an action.






20. A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time -specifically authorized by statute - subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.






21. 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.






22. The assertion of a right to money or property.






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






24. A contract in which the promise made by the obligor is not expressed - but inferred by one's conduct or implied in law.






25. Requirement that police tell a suspect in their custody of his or her constitutional rights before they question him or her: specifically - the right to remain silent; that any statement made may be used against him or her; the right to an attorney;






26. A police identification procedure by which the suspect to a crime is exhibited - along with others - before the victim or witness to determine if the victim or witness can identify the committed the crime.suspect as the person who






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






28. The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also - the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. The opposing party is called the respondent.






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






30. The unlawful operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.






31. 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).






32. To support with evidence or authority; make more certain.






33. The court officer responsible for choosing the panel of persons to serve as potential jurors for a particular court term.






34. The delivery of a legal document - such as a complaint - summons - or subpoena - notifying a person of a lawsuit or other legal action taken against him or her. Service - which constitutes formal legal notice - must be made by an officially authorize






35. The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also - the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.






36. The heading on a legal document listing the parties - the court - the case number - and related information.






37. The party against whom an appeal is taken. Sometimes called a respondent.






38. A document containing background material on a convicted person. It is prepared to guide the judge in the imposition of a sentence. Sometimes called a pre-sentence report.






39. The act of not following an order that is directed by the court.






40. A listing of all the criminal convictions against an individual.






41. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






42. The act of spending an allotted amount of time in a designated location such as a prison as punishment for the crime committed.






43. The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker's final statement regarding how the will-maker wants his or her property distributed.






44. Behavior that is obscene - lustful - indecent - vulgar.






45. A right guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution - interpreted by the federal courts; also - a right guaranteed by some other constitution (such as a state constitution).






46. Notifying a person that he or she has been named as a party to a lawsuit or has been accused of some offense. Process consists of a summons - citation or warrant - to which a copy of the complaint is attached.






47. Unlawful intercourse with an individual without their consent.






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






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






50. Written questions asked by one party in a lawsuit for which the opposing party must provide written answers.