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Subject : law
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1. An action for the recovery of a possession that has been wrongfully taken.






2. A federal or state public building or other place for the confinement of persons. It is used as either a punishment imposed by the law or otherwise in the course of the administration of justice






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






4. A determination of guilt which is the result of a trial or entry of a plea of guilty or nol contendere (no contest) - regardless of whether adjudication of guilt or imposition of sentence was suspended - deferred - or withheld.






5. A person who is the liable party in paying the bond for the defendant's release from jail.






6. A warrant that a court issues under Health-General Article Section 12-120 after a probable cause determination






7. The rights of a person guaranteed by the state or federal constitutions.






8. A jury which is unable to agree on a verdict after a suitable period of deliberation.






9. 1. An act of omission or commission in violation of law which carries criminal consequences. 2. Criminal activity in general relating to a specific time or place.






10. An agreement by attorneys on both sides of a civil or criminal case about some aspect of the case; e.g. - to extend the time to answer - to adjourn the trial date - or to admit certain facts at the trial.






11. A forsaking - abandoning - renouncing - or giving over a right.






12. A reference to a source of legal authority. A direction to appear in court - as when a defendant is cited into court - rather than arrested.






13. An assault committed with the intention of committing some additional crime.






14. A proceeding similar to a trial - without a jury - and usually of shorter duration.






15. A trust set up and in effect during the lifetime of the grantor. Also called inter vivos trust.






16. To put off or delay a court hearing.






17. Ill will - hatred - or hostility by one person toward another which may prompt the intentional doing of a wrongful act without legal justification or excuse.






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






19. To sentence a person convicted of an offense to pay a penalty in money.






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






21. 1. One who administers the estate of a person who dies without a will. 2. A court official.






22. A suit which has been quashed and ended.






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






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






25. The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also - the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. The opposing party is called the respondent.






26. An endeavor or effort to do an act or accomplish a crime - carries beyond preparation - but lacking execution.






27. Written or oral pledge by a witness to speak the truth.






28. Legal right given to a person to manage the property and financial affairs of a person deemed incapable of doing that for himself or herself. (Conservators have somewhat less responsibility than guardians. See also guardianship.)






29. Punishment - civil or criminal - generally referring to payment of money.






30. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






31. 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.






32. An offer of proof as to what the evidence would be if a witness were called to testify or answer a question.






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






34. Any form of cruelty to a child's physical - moral - or mental well-being.






35. 1. A statement of acceptance of responsibility. 2. The short declaration at the end of a legal paper showing that the paper was duly executed and acknowledged.






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






37. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






38. A judge's decision not to allow an objection. A decision by a higher court finding that a lower court decision was wrong.






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






40. A weapon which acts by force of gunpowder - such as a rifle - shotgun or revolver.






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






42. The person who sets up a trust.






43. A request made after a trial - asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial wasconducted properly. To make such a request is 'to appeal' or 'to take an appeal.'






44. Having addressed any matter in writing.






45. 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.






46. Aka DOCKET NUMBER.






47. The cause - price - or impelling influence which induces a party to enter into a contract.






48. The process of photographing - fingerprinting - and recording identifying data of a suspect. This process follows the arrest.






49. 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.






50. An order issued by a judge or magistrate commanding a sheriff - constable - or other officer to search a specified location.