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Law Vocab
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1. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.
REFEREE
EQUITY
COMPLAINT
ALFORD PLEA
2. Requirement that police tell a suspect in their custody of his or her constitutional rights before they question him or her: specifically - the right to remain silent; that any statement made may be used against him or her; the right to an attorney;
MIRANDA RIGHTS
DISCOVERY
JUROR
PROCEDURAL LAW
3. A case brought by the government against a person accused of committing a crime.
LITIGANT
INCRIMINATE
FIELD SOBRIETY TEST
CRIMINAL CASE
4. The power of the government to take private property for public use through condemnation.
MOOT
HIT AND RUN
EMINENT DOMAIN
APPELLEE
5. To annul or make void by recalling or taking back.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
PRISON
BEST EVIDENCE
REVOKE
6. An advocate - counsel - or official agent employed in preparing - managing - and trying cases in the courts.
ORDER - COURT
DELIBERATION
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW
EN BANC
7. A civil case in which parties may resolve their dispute without a formal finding of error or fault.
NO-FAULT PROCEEDINGS
EXAMINATION - REDIRECT
RATIFICATION
COUNTY JAIL
8. The person who sets up a trust. Also called the grantor.
ANNOTATION
SETTLOR
CODICIL (kod'i-sil)
BOND
9. An order requiring a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order - judgment - or decree should not be issued.
CONVICTION
SHOW CAUSE
COURT
EXPUNGEMENT
10. The formal statement before the court that the accused admits committing the criminal act.
AGGRAVATING FACTORS
NEGLIGENCE
CODE
ENTER A GUILTY PLEA
11. A mutual understanding and intention between two or more parties. The writing or instrument which isevidence of an agreement. (Although often used as synonymous with contract - agreement is a broader term.)
ALIMONY
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT
COMPOSITE DRAWING
AGREEMENT
12. Oral or anal copulation between humans - or between humans or animals.
SODOMY
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
ENHANCE
RE-DIRECT EXAMINATION
13. A government grant giving an inventor the exclusive right to make or sell his or her invention for a term of years.
PREPONDERANCE OF THE EVIDENCE
INTESTATE
PATENT
EXAMINATION - REDIRECT
14. A report to the sentencing judge containing background information about the crime and the defendant to assist the judge in making his or her sentencing decision.
RECKLESS DRIVING
EXHIBIT
PRE-SENTENCE REPORT
INJUNCTION
15. 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.
POSTPONEMENT
EXONERATE
CONVICT
PLEA
16. A false statement given while under oath or in a sworn affidavit.
JOYRIDING
PERJURY
CONTINUANCE
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
17. 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
STRICT LIABILITY
RESPONDENT
STANDARD OF PROOF
REMAND
18. In criminal trial - a witness whose testimony is crucial to either the defense or prosecution.
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
MATERIAL WITNESS
CRIMINAL
CONFISCATE
19. 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.'
PRECEDENT
PURGE
BEST EVIDENCE
ILLEGAL
20. The act of not following an order that is directed by the court.
ATTACHMENT
BANKRUPT
FAILURE TO COMPLY
ALLEGATION
21. A forejudgment - bias - a preconceived opinion.
PREJUDICE
BIFURCATE
SENTENCE - SUSPENDED
CORONER
22. A method of discharging a claim upon agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim.
JUROR - ALTERNATE
ESCHEAT (ES-CHET)
DEFENDANT
ACCORD AND SATISFACTION
23. 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.
STRICT LIABILITY
GARNISHMENT
GRAND JURY
HOME MONITORING
24. A court in which the proceedings are recorded - transcribed - and maintained as permanent records.
EYE WITNESS
COURT OF RECORD
CAUSE OF ACTION
COMPLY
25. The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.
ALLEGE
EQUITABLE ACTION
SHOPLIFTING
RATIFICATION
26. A hearing held for the purpose of deciding issues or fact of law that both parties are disputing.
HEARING - CONTESTED
BEQUEATH
COUNT
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
27. Trial in which a jury decides issues of fact as opposed to trial only before a judge.
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
HOLDING CELL
JURY TRIAL
ANNUAL REVIEW
28. Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts - particularly the Supreme Court.
LAWSUIT
CASE LAW
FORGERY
JURY
29. Outline or summary of the nature of the case and of the anticipated proof presented by the attorney to the jury before any evidence is submitted. Also known as opening argument .
STATEMENT - OPENING
BAIL BOND
FOSTER CARE
COLLATERAL
30. A contract in which the promise made by the obligor is not expressed - but inferred by one's conduct or implied in law.
PRIVILEGED COMMUNICATIONS
ADMISSIBLE
AGGRAVATED BATTERY
IMPLIED CONTRACT
31. Cancellation by a court of a warrant before its execution by the arrest of a defendant; also - a process by which a retired judge may be asked to sit on a particular case.
JOYRIDING
EYE WITNESS
RECALL
SENTENCE - SUSPENDED
32. To put off or delay a court hearing.
REMITTITUR
REPORT
ORIGINAL JURISDICTION
POSTPONEMENT
33. 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.
LEVY
EVIDENCE
DAMAGES
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
34. A claim presented by a defendant in a civil lawsuit against the plaintiff. In essence - a counter lawsuit within a lawsuit.
COUNTERCLAIM
JOINT VENTURE
BENCH TRIAL
INTESTATE
35. Evidence not sufficiently related to the matter in issue.
SANCTION
REASONABLE PERSON
DIRECT EVIDENCE
IRRELEVANT
36. A meeting either on or off the record at the judge's bench between the judge - counsel - and sometimes the defendant - out of the hearing of the jury.
DEATH PENALTY
ON A PERSON'S OWN RECOGNIZANCE
INJUNCTION
BENCH CONFERENCE
37. To take into one's family the child of another and give him or her the rights - privileges - and duties of a child and heir.
EXHIBIT - PEOPLE'S
ADOPTION
PERMANENT INJUNCTION
INTESTATE
38. Among other matters - the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits states from depriving any person of life - liberty - or property without adequate due process .
FOURTH AMENDMENT
AFFIDAVIT
IRREVOCABLE TRUST
DEPRIVATION OF CUSTODY
39. A judgment of the court that explains what the existing law is or expresses the opinion of the court without the need for enforcement.
BIND OVER
EXTORTION
OBJECTION
DECLARATORY JUDGMENT
40. A will that leaves some or all estate assets to a trust established before the will-maker's death.
POUR-OVER WILL
EQUAL PROTECTION
COUNTERFEIT
CHAIN OF CUSTODY
41. A trust that - once set up - the grantor may not revoke.
COMMUTATION
SELF-DEFENSE
IRREVOCABLE TRUST
FOSTER CARE
42. 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.
CIVIL CASE
JOINT VENTURE
POLYGRAPH
LAY PERSON
43. A violation of law - not punishable by imprisonment. Minor traffic offenses are generally considered infractions.
INFRACTION
SELF-INCRIMINATION
DETENTION HEARING
BANKRUPTCY
44. A person who aids or contributes in the commission of a crime.
ACCESSORY
FIREARM
PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE
BATTERED CHILD SYNDROME (B.C.S.)
45. An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff - constable - or other officer to search a specified location.
PARALEGAL
CONSERVATORSHIP
SEARCH WARRANT
LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE
46. A document or other item introduced as evidence during a trial or hearing.
ENJOINING
LENIENCY
EXHIBIT
ARREST
47. The rule preventing illegally obtained evidence to be used in any trial.
MENTAL HEALTH
REVOKE
EXCLUSIONARY RULE
KIDNAPPING
48. An assault committed with the intention of committing some additional crime.
ASSAULT - AGGRAVATED
COURT - TRAFFIC
RAP SHEET
CHILD ABUSE
49. Unlawful sexual intercourse with a person under the age of 18 - regardless of whether they consent to the act.
FRAUD
STATUTORY RAPE
OFFENDER
PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE
50. A second examination of a witness by the opposing counsel after the second examination (or redirect examination) by the counsel who called the witness to testify is completed.
DUE PROCESS OF LAW
CALLING THE DOCKET
OVERT ACT
EXAMINATION - RECROSS