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Law Vocab
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1. The postconviction stage in which the defendant is brought before the court for imposition of sentence.
PERJURY
GRANTOR OR SETTLOR
SENTENCING
ATTACHMENT
2. A child who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent - guardian - or custodian. DEPORTATION - The act of removing a person to another country. Order issued by an immigration judge - expelling an alien from the United States.
PROOF
CRIMINAL CASE
DIRECTED VERDICT
DEPENDENT CHILD
3. A person's own act - or acceptance of facts - which preclude his or her later making claims to the contrary.
EVICTION
ESTOPPEL
CRIME
SECURED DEBT
4. A lawyer elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective juicial circuit. See PROSECUTOR.
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5. The taking or detaining of a person against his or her will and without lawful authority.
SETTLOR
RULE
KIDNAPPING
FILE
6. Illegal sex acts performed against a minor by a parent - guardian - relative or acquaintance.
SODOMY
SEXUAL MOLESTATION
ARSON
CONSECUTIVE SENTENCES
7. The purpose to use a particular means to bring about a certain result.
INTENT
LIE DETECTOR
ACCOMPLICE
EXPUNGEMENT
8. An act of legislation of a local governing body such as a city - town or county.
CRIMINAL SUMMONS
ORDINANCE
SEPARATE MAINTENANCE
PRESENTMENT
9. A person - business - or government agency actively involved in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.
BOOKING
JURISDICTION
PARTY
EXONERATE
10. The written statements of fact and law filed by the parties to a lawsuit.
PLEADINGS
DETENTION FACILITY
CREDIBILITY
EXAMINATION - DIRECT
11. A formal - written application to the court requesting judicial action on some matter.
DELIBERATION
PETITION
PATERNITY
FELONY
12. Those which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.
BANKRUPTCY
DETENTION HEARING
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
PROFFER
13. Aka DOCKET NUMBER.
CERTIFICATION
CASE NUMBER
DELIBERATE
REPORT
14. To refuse a gift made in a will.
PROXIMATE CAUSE
ADMISSION
BAIL
DISCLAIM
15. 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.
PETIT JURY
SERVICE OF PROCESS
CHANGE OF VENUE
AGREEMENT
16. Form of discipline of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It differs from censure (an official reprimand or condemnation) and from suspension (a temporary loss of the right to practice law).
FORGERY
DISBARMENT
BURDEN OF PROOF
DIVORCE
17. The procedure by which one or both parties disclose evidence which will be used at trial. The specific tools of discovery include depositions - interrogatories and motions for the production of documents.
DISCOVERY
SEPARATE MAINTENANCE
BANKRUPTCY
FORFEIT
18. A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to aparcel of real property.
ALIBI
ABSTRACT OF TITLE
STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
CHARGING DOCUMENT
19. 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.
BODY ATTACHMENT
BANKRUPTCY
CHALLENGE TO THE ARRAY
RECKLESS DRIVING
20. A legally enforceable agreement between two or more competent parties made either orally or in writing. CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE - A legal doctrine that says if the plaintiff in a civil action for negligence also was negligent - he or she cannot recov
CITATION
CONTRACT
DECISION
DISMISS
21. Without denying the charge - the defendant raises circumstances such as insanity - self-defense -or entrapment to avoid civil or criminal responsibility.
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
OPINION EVIDENCE
ALLEGATION
APPELLANT
22. An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.
RESTRAINING ORDER
BENCH WARRANT
ABATEMENT OF ACTION
EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE
23. The jury or the judge must determine that the defendant - because of mental disease or defect - could not form the intent required to commit the offense.
LENIENCY
NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY
POST CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDING
JURY FOREMAN
24. A person with legal skills - but who is not an attorney - and who works under the supervision of a lawyer or who is otherwise authorized by law to use those legal skills.
PARALEGAL
BAR
REMAND
MUGSHOT
25. A contract by which owner of property grants to another the right to possess - use - and enjoy it for a specified period of time in exchange for payment of an agreed price (rent).
LEASE
JURY FOREMAN
FAILURE TO APPEAR
JUSTICIABLE
26. The act of bringing to an end; termination. The dissolution of a marriage or other relationship.
ON A PERSON'S OWN RECOGNIZANCE
DISSOLUTION
ANSWER
LAY PERSON
27. 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
PANDERING
LINEUP
REVOCABLE TRUST
DUE PROCESS OF LAW
28. Chains or shackles for the hands to secure prisoners.
HANDCUFFS
MEMORIALIZED
BAIL BOND
CASE
29. A final settlement or determination. The court decision terminating proceedings in a case before judgment.
JUDICIAL NOTICE
RELEVANT
EXHIBIT - PEOPLE'S
DISPOSITION
30. The final decision of the court - resolving the dispute; an opinion; an award of damages.
JUDGMENT
COURT - NIGHT
INITIAL APPEARANCE
OVERRULE
31. A specialized court that hears crimes dealing with traffic offenses.
COURT - TRAFFIC
DIVERSION
PROBABLE CAUSE
CONVICT
32. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.
LIABLE
CALENDAR
MERITS
MUGSHOT
33. A statement of all important facts - which all the parties agree is true and correct -which is submitted to a court for ruling.
AGREED STATEMENT OF FACTS
OATH
DISCOVERY
DEPENDENT CHILD
34. Physical condition of a child indicating that external or internal injuries result from acts committed by a parent or custodian.
LIFE IMPRISONMENT
BATTERED CHILD SYNDROME (B.C.S.)
ABSTRACT OF RECORD
AGGRAVATING FACTORS
35. Attorney at law - lawyer - counselor at law.
COURTS - JUVENILE and DEPENDENCY
STATEMENT - CLOSING
CORROBORATE
ATTORNEY
36. Generally - justice or fairness.
PRETERMITTED SPOUSE
EQUITY
LEASE
APPELLEE
37. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.
SIDEBAR
CLERK
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
SHOW CAUSE
38. A judge's private office. A hearing in chambers takes place in the judge's office outside of the presence of the jury and the public.
COUNT
REMAND
CHAMBERS
BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
39. Substantial reason - one that affords a legal excuse.
JURY
REMEDY
GOOD CAUSE
INDETERMINATE SENTENCE
40. An advocate - counsel - or official agent employed in preparing - managing - and trying cases in the courts.
FRAUD
HOSTILE WITNESS
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
PUBLIC DEFENDER
41. Voluntary statement made by one who is a defendant in a criminal trial - which - if true - discloses his or her guilt.
ALFORD PLEA
CONFESSION
ANNUAL REVIEW
APPELLATE COURT
42. An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the regulations by which the practice of the court is governed - the latter are special orders made in particular cases.
RULE OF COURT
PERSONAL PROPERTY
NOT GUILTY
PARDON
43. A phrase used to denote a hypothetical person who exercises qualities of attention - knowledge - intelligence - and judgment that society requires of its members for the protection of his or her own interest and the interests of others.
CHIEF JUDGE
REASONABLE PERSON
PROBATION
LITIGATION
44. The party appealing a final decision or judgment.
STANDARD OF PROOF
PARDON
GAMBLING
APPELLANT
45. The generic name for the defendant in a criminal case.
ACCUSED
RIGHTS - CONSTITUTIONAL
CLEMENCY OR EXECUTIVE CLEMENCY
CONTINUANCE
46. An order requiring a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order - judgment - or decree should not be issued.
RAPE
SHOW CAUSE
ADJUDICATION
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
47. To terminate legal action involving outstanding charges against a defendant in a criminal case.
ATTEMPT
DISMISS
EQUITY
QUASI JUDICIAL
48. A government grant giving an inventor the exclusive right to make or sell his or her invention for a term of years.
PATENT
DISPOSITION
CHANGE OF VENUE
MURDER
49. The term pertains to liability for loss shifted from one person held legally responsible to another.
DECISION
INDEMNIFY
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
CIVIL CASE
50. 1. Defendant's statement of a reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case against defendant -especially a defendant's answer - denial - or plea. 2. Defendant's method and strategy in opposing the plaintiff or theprosecution. 3. One or mo
CRIMINAL RECORD
DEFENSE
PANDERING
ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR)