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Subject : law
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1. Refers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.






2. An association of persons jointly undertaking some commercial enterprise. Unlike a partnership - a joint venture does not entail a continuing relationship among the parties.






3. The confirmation or adoption of a previous act done either by the party himself or by another.






4. The questioning of a witness produced by the other side.






5. The place where a person has his or her permanent legal home. A person may have several residences - but only one domicile.






6. 1. In a criminal case - the person accused of the crime. 2. In a civil case - the person being sued.






7. The assertion of a right to money or property.






8. The guarantee in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that all persons be treated equally by the law.






9. Postponing the effect of a judgment already entered - ordinarily because of an error apparent on the record .






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






11. One who commits a crime - such as a felony - misdemeanor - or other punishable unlawful act.






12. Proof of facts by witnesses who saw acts done or heard words spoken.






13. Aka SURETY BOND.






14. To overthrow - to vacate - to annul or make void.






15. Having addressed any matter in writing.






16. A crime composed of some - but not all - of the elements of a greater crime; commission of the greater crime automatically includes commission of the lesser included offense.






17. Money or a written instrument such as a deed that - by agreement between two parties - is held by a neutral third party (held in escrow) until all conditions of the agreement are met.






18. Pimping. Arranging for acts of prostitution.






19. An advocate - counsel - or official agent employed in preparing - managing - and trying cases in the courts.






20. Pre-trial release based on the person's own promise that he or she will show up for trial (no bond required). Also referred to as release on own recognizance or ROR.






21. A will that leaves some or all estate assets to a trust established before the will-maker's death.






22. The trial method used in the U.S. and some other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence - and totest by crossexamination the






23. Officer of the court who files pleadings - motions - judgments - etc. - issues process - and keeps records of court proceedings.






24. Asserted to be true as depicted or a person who is accused but has not yet been tried in court.






25. A murder committed during the commission of a felony such as robbery - burglary - or kidnapping.






26. A specialized court that deals with cases during the late evening and early morning hours.






27. See DESCENT AND DISTRIBUTION STATUTES.






28. Trial in which a jury decides issues of fact as opposed to trial only before a judge.






29. A crime of a more serious nature than a misdemeanor - usually punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year and/or substantial fines.






30. 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.






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






32. A practice whereby a person or place is searched and evidence useful in the investigation and prosecution of a crime is seized or taken. The search is conducted after an order is issued by a judge.






33. A legal right - exemption or immunity granted to a person - company or class - that is beyond the common advantages of other citizens.






34. Aka DOCKET NUMBER.






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






36. The power of the government to take private property for public use through condemnation.






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






38. The number assigned to the criminal record that corresponds to the person's arrest.






39. The act which produces an effect.






40. Facts that do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame.






41. A malicious injury which disables or disfigures another.






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






43. Law established by previous decisions of appellate courts - particularly the Supreme Court.






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






45. Persons trained in the law who assist judges in researching legal opinions.






46. Successive sentences - one beginning at the expiration of another - imposed against a person convicted of two or more violations.






47. Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.






48. A husband or wife of a deceased spouse married after a will is executed who is not provided for in the will.






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






50. A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters.