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Subject : law
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1. There are essentially three standards of proof applicable in most court proceedings. In criminal cases - the offense must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt - the highest standard. In civil cases and neglect and dependency proceedings - the lowest






2. The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice - assistance of counsel - the right to remain silent - theright to a speedy and pub






3. Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.






4. 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.






5. 1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. 2. The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.






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






7. A trust that - once set up - the grantor may not revoke.






8. The postconviction stage in which the defendant is brought before the court for imposition of sentence.






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






10. The court in which a matter must first be filed.






11. Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. For example - traffic violations generally are heard by limited jurisdiction courts.






12. A previously decided case that guides the decision of future cases.






13. 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.






14. Now called Judgment as a Matter of Law. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict.






15. Conduct which tends to annoy all citizens - including unnecessary and distractingnoisemaking.






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






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






18. An attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another or purposely - knowingly or recklesslycausing such injury - or an attempt to cause or purposely or knowingly cause bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon.






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






20. The act which produces an effect.






21. An elected constitutional officer serving as an arm of the court with respect to all court filings and related proceedings.






22. To seize or take private property for public use (the police confiscated the weapon).






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






24. The unlawful killing of one human being by another.






25. The juror who chairs the jury during deliberations and speaks for the jury in court when announcing the verdict.






26. The form of verdict in criminal cases where the jury acquits the defendant - finds him or her not guilty.






27. Gifts made in a will.






28. Oral or verbal evidence rather than written. The Parole Evidence Rule limits the admissibility of parole evidence which would directly contradict the clear meaning of terms of a written contract.






29. A list of cases to be heard by a court - or a log containing brief entries of court proceedings.






30. The act that caused an event to occur. A person generally is liable only if an injury was proximately caused by his or her action or by his or her failure to act when he or she had a duty to act.






31. The person who administers an estate. If named in a will - that person's title is an executor . If there is no valid will - that person's title is an administrator.






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






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






34. A case summary or commentary on the law cases - statutes - and rules illustrating its interpretation.






35. Supplementary evidence that tends to strengthen or confirm the initial evidence.






36. The first examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify.






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






38. An alternative to incarceration where an individual is confined to his or her home and monitored electronically.






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






40. 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.






41. A legal claim against another person's property as security for a debt.






42. 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).






43. A court order to protect a person from further harassment - service of process - or discovery.






44. A proceeding in which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. The charge is read to him or her and he or she is asked to plead guilty or not guilty or - where permitted - nolo contende






45. Oral or anal copulation between humans - or between humans or animals.






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






47. A court officer who has charge of a court session in the matter of keeping order and has custody of the jury.






48. Act of giving the equivalent for any loss - damage or injury.






49. A jury whose members cannot agree upon a verdict.






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