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Subject : law
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1. In a criminal proceeding - it is the defendant's declaration in open court that he or she is guilty or not guilty. The defendant's answer to the charges made in the indictment or information.






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






3. Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances.






4. The peril in which an accused is placed when he is properly charged with a crime before a court. Jeopardy normally attaches when the petit jury is impaneled.






5. Evidence which can disappear relatively quickly - such as the amount of alcohol in a person's blood.






6. 1. A unit of the judiciary authorized to decide disputed matters of fact - cases or controversies. 2. Figuratively - the judge or judicial officer. Judges sometimes use 'court' to refer to themselves in the third person - as in 'the court has read






7. Legal debts and obligations.






8. The rights of a person guaranteed by the state or federal constitutions.






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






10. Placing a convicted defendant on conditional probation - the successful completion of which will prevent entry of the underlying judgment of conviction






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






12. Supervised release of a prisoner before the expiration of his or her sentence.






13. A building or structure used to house alleged criminals and/or convicted criminals of local area crimes.






14. 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.






15. To unite - to combine - to enter into an alliance.






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






17. To annul or make void by recalling or taking back.






18. The section of a courthouse in which the judge presides over the proceedings.






19. In criminal law - a finding of not guilty. In contract law - a release - absolution - or discharge from an obligation - liability - or engagement.






20. Act of the client in employing the attorney or counsel. Also denotes the fee the client pays when he or she retains the attorney to act for him or her.






21. 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.






22. An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify - except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if






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






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. 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






26. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






27. 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.






28. Attorney at law - lawyer - counselor at law.






29. Aka DOCKET NUMBER.






30. Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start.






31. 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.






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






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






34. 1. In a criminal case - the person accused of the crime. 2. In a civil case - the person being sued.






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






36. That which tends to injure a person's reputation. Libel is published defamation - whereasslander is spoken.






37. The ordinary jury of twelve (or fewer) persons for the trial of a civil or criminal case. So called to distinguish it from the grand jury.






38. Legally responsible.






39. The judgment reached or given by a court of law.






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






41. To set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.






42. To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. To set free - release or discharge from an obligation - burden or accusation. To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.






43. Grant by the court which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing evidence in a criminal proceeding.






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






45. Without denying the charge - the defendant raises circumstances such as insanity - self-defense -or entrapment to avoid civil or criminal responsibility.






46. Process by which a court seeks to interpret the meaning and scope of legislation.






47. That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier of fact because of its logical connection with the issue.






48. Ruling or order issued by the judge granting the party's request.






49. Voluntary statement made by one who is a defendant in a criminal trial - which - if true - discloses his or her guilt.






50. Oral or written request made by a party to an action before - during - or after a trial asking the judge to issue a ruling or order in that party's favor.