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Subject : law
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1. A formal - written application to the court requesting judicial action on some matter.






2. All evidence except eyewitness testimony. One example is physical evidence - such as fingerprints - from which an inference can be drawn.






3. An order of the court. A final decree is one that fully and finally disposes of the litigation. Aninterlocutory decree is a preliminary order that often disposes of only part of a lawsuit.






4. 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.






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






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






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






8. The closing statement - by counsel - to the trier of facts after all parties have concluded their presentation of evidence.






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






10. The facts that give rise to a lawsuit or a legal claim.






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






12. A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to aparcel of real property.






13. Release of a person from custody without the payment of any bail or posting of bond - upon the promise to return to court.

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14. The number assigned to the criminal record that corresponds to the person's arrest.






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

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16. A slang term meaning previous conviction(s) of the accused.






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






18. A rule of law that courts and judges shall draw a particular inference from a particular fact - or from particular evidence.






19. A proceeding similar to a trial - without a jury - and usually of shorter duration.






20. The process whereby the accused and the prosecutor in a criminal case work out a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case subject to court approval. Usually involves the defendant's pleading guilty to a lesser offense or to only one.






21. The seat occupied by judges in courts.






22. Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead - whereby a person obtains another's money or goods.






23. A foundation or basis; points relied on.






24. Test to determine content of alcohol in one arrested for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor by analyzing a breath sample.






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






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






27. Any form of indecent or sexual activity on - involving - or surrounding a child under the state's designated age.






28. The means by which a right is enforced or the violation of a right is prevented - redressed or compensated.






29. 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.






30. The quality in a witness which makes his or her testimony believable.






31. 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;






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






33. Trial in which a jury decides issues of fact as opposed to trial only before a judge.






34. The process by which a judge is disqualified from hearing a case - on his or her own motion or upon the objection of either party.






35. The legal process by which the government takes private land for public use - paying the owners a fair price. See EMINENT DOMAIN.






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






37. A lawyer elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective juicial circuit. See PROSECUTOR.

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38. A lawsuit brought to enforce - redress - or protect private rights or to gain payment for a wrong done to a person or party by another person or party. In general - all types of actions other than criminal proceedings.






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






40. A final settlement or determination. The court decision terminating proceedings in a case before judgment.






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






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






43. 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.)






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






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






46. An order requiring a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order - judgment - or decree should not be issued.






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






48. The process of photographing - fingerprinting - and recording identifying data of a suspect. This process follows the arrest.






49. A program of parental care for children who do not have an in-home parental relationship with either biological or adoptive parents.






50. A determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or entry of a plea of guilty or nol contendere (no contest) - regardless of whether adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence was suspended - deferred - or withheld.