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Subject : law
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1. A violation of law - not punishable by imprisonment. Minor traffic offenses are generally considered infractions.






2. The jury's decision-making process after hearing the evidence and closing arguments and being giventhe court's instructions.






3. The constitutional prohibition under the Fifth Amendment against a person being put on trial more than once for the same offense.






4. Testimony given in relation to some scientific - technical - or professional matter by experts - i.e. -person qualified to speak authoritatively by reason of their special training - skill - or familiarity with the subject.






5. The standard in a criminal case requiring that the jury be satisfied to a moralcertainty that every element of a crime has been proven by the prosecution. This standard of proof does not require that the state establish absolute certainty by eliminat






6. Land - buildings - and other improvements affixed to the land.






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






8. A claim by codefendant or co-plaintiffs against each other and not against persons on the opposite side of the lawsuit.






9. The person who sets up a trust.






10. An accounting for the whereabouts of the tangible evidence from the moment it is received in custody until it is offered in evidence in court.CHALLENGE - An objection - such as when an attorney objects at a hearing to the seating of a particular pers






11. A false statement given while under oath or in a sworn affidavit.






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






13. A lesser offense than a felony and generally punishable by fine or limited jail time - but not in a penitentiary.






14. 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.






15. Lack of mental capacity to do or abstain from doing a particular act; inability to distinguish right from wrong. State of mind rendering a defendant incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong - such that he or shecannot be held accountable f






16. Asserted to be true as depicted or a person who is accused but has not yet been tried in court.






17. 1. A person who has been found guilty of a crime and is serving a sentence for that crime; a prison inmate. 2. To find a person guilty of an offense by either a trial or a plea of guilty.






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






19. The final statements by the attorneys to the jury or court summarizing the evidence that they have established and the evidence that the other side has failed to establish.






20. Authority or discretion vested in an officer whose acts partake of a judicial character.






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






22. In juvenile court - a judicial hearing - usually held after the filing of a petition - to determine interim custody of a minor pending a judgment.






23. The state or condition of a person who is unable to pay his or her debts as they are or become due.






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






25. A person confined to a prison - penitentiary - or jail.






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






27. The referral of a dispute to an impartial third person chosen by the parties to the dispute who agree in advance to abide by the arbitrator's award issued after a hearing at which both parties have an opportunity to be heard.






28. Money or other security (such as a bail bond) provided to the court to temporarily allow a person's release from jail and assure his or her appearance in court. Bail and Bond are often used interchangeably.






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






30. Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings - to consult with counsel - and to assist in preparing a defense.






31. Primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is 'secondary.' That is - anoriginal letter is 'best evidence -' and a photocopy is 'secondary evidence.'






32. The time in a lawsuit when the complaining party has stated his or her claim and the other side has responded with a denial and the matter is ready to be tried.






33. The closure of court records to inspection - except to the parties.






34. The reduction of a sentence - such as from death to life imprisonment.






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






36. The CFR is the annual listing of executive agency regulations published in the daily Federal Register - and the regulations issued previously which are still in effect. The CFR contains regulatory laws governing practice and procedure before federal






37. Bail that is kept by the court as a result of not following a court order.






38. The designation assigned to each case filed in a particular court. Also called a case number.






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






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






41. A judicial command or order proceeding from a court or judicial officer - directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment - sentence - or decree.






42. To seat a jury. When voir dire is finished and both sides have exercised their challenges - the jury is impaneled.The jurors are sworn in and the trial is ready to proceed.






43. 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.






44. An estate consists of personal property (car - household items - and other tangible items) - real property - and intangible property - such as stock certificates and bank accounts - owned in the individual name of a person at the time of the person's






45. 1. To discuss - ponder or reflect upon before reaching a decision. A judge will usually deliberate before announcing a judgment. 2. Intentional - characterized by consideration and awareness.






46. A formal written document filed by the prosecutor detailing the criminal charges against the defendant. An alternative to an indictment - it serves to bring a defendant to trial.






47. Needy and poor. A defendant who can demonstrate his or her indigence to the court may be assigned a court appointed attorney at public expense.






48. The act of claiming one's own writing to be that of another.






49. Gifts made in a will.






50. An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.