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Subject : law
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1. Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.






2. Sexual intercourse between persons so closely related that marriage between them would be unlawful.






3. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party - who helps lower tensions - improve communications - and explore possible solutions. Conciliation is similar to mediation - but it may be less






4. A trust set up for the benefit of someone who the grantor believes would be incapable of managing his or her own financial affairs.






5. Settling a dispute without a full - formal trial. Methods includemediation - conciliation - arbitration - and settlement - among others.






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






7. The heading on a legal document listing the parties - the court - the case number - and related information.






8. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






9. To confine in jail.






10. Ruling or order issued by the judge denying the party's request.






11. See DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION STATUTES.






12. Punishment by death for capital crimes. Death penalty.






13. A formal - written statement by legislature declaring - commanding - or prohibiting something.






14. Aka SURETY BOND.






15. The act of sending a case back to the trial court and ordering the trial court to conduct limited new hearings or an entirely new trial.






16. An attorney appointed by a court or employed by a government agency whose work consists primarily of defending people who are unable to hire a lawyer due to economic reasons.






17. One who lives in a location for a period of time and denotes it as their official address or residence.






18. The physical location where the defense and prosecuting parties are seated throughout the duration of the trial.






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






20. Body of federal or state law dealing with procedural aspects of trial for criminal cases.






21. For the judge or jury to determine and declare the guilt of the defendant.






22. A written direction or command delivered by a court or judge.






23. Unlawful killing of another - without malice - when the act is committed with a sudden extreme emotional impulse.






24. A ruling by the court against the party making the objection.






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






26. The act of not appearing in court after being presented with a subpoena or summons.






27. 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.






28. Aka PROSECUTOR and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.






29. 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






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






31. A crime - such as a felony - misdemeanor - or other punishable unlawful act.






32. The act of staking money - or other thing of value - on an uncertain event or outcome.






33. A judge's written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority opinion because of the reasoning and/or the principles of law on which the decision is based. A concurring opinion a






34. A parent's or custodian's act of leaving a child without adequate care - supervision - support - or parental






35. The illegal taking of an automobile without intent to deprive the owner permanently of the vehicle - often involving reckless driving.






36. Opportunity to present rebuttal evidence after one's evidence has been subjected to cross-examination.






37. An established standard - guide - or regulation.






38. A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time -specifically authorized by statute - subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.






39. A change - alteration - or amendment which introduces new elements into the details - or cancels some of them - but leaves the general purpose and effect of the subject-matter intact.






40. An aggravated unlawful assault in which there is threat to do bodily harmwithout justification or excuse by use of any instrument calculated to do serious bodily harm or cause death.






41. A sentence imposed for the commission of a crime whereby a convicted criminal offender is released into the community - usually under conditions and under the supervision of a probation officer - instead of incarceration.






42. Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts relevant to the adversary's case.






43. Recommendation for a sentence less than the maximum allowed.






44. Property owned in common by husband and wife each having an undivided one-half interest by reason of their marital status. For example - the earnings of one spouse during the marriage do not belong solely to that spouse; the earnings are community pr






45. The lawyer who represents a client and is entitled to receive all formal documents from the court or from other parties. Also known as counsel of record.






46. A statement of the details of the charge made against the defendant.






47. The jurisdiction of two or more courts - each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.






48. An inference of the truth or falsity of a proposition or fact - that stands until rebutted by evidence to the contrary.






49. Judicial officer having strictly limited jurisdiction exercising some of the functions of a judge.






50. A certificate or evidence of a debt. Often used interchangeably with bail.