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Subject : law
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. An order by the court telling a person to stop performing a specific act.






2. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






3. To willfully take or convert to one's own use - another's money or property - which the wrongdoer initially acquired lawfully - because of some office - employment - or some position of trust.






4. 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.






5. A procedure by which a convicted defendant challenges the conviction and/or sentence on the basis of some alleged violation or error.






6. Nonphysical items such as stock certificates - bonds - bank accounts - and pension benefits that have value and must be taken into account in estate planning.






7. The state - as in the People of the State of Florida.






8. 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.






9. A form of executive clemency preventing criminal prosecution or removing or extinguishing a criminal conviction.






10. A child born or adopted after a will is executed - who is not provided for in the will.






11. 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 .






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






13. Attorney at law - lawyer - counselor at law.






14. Someone named to receive property or benefits in a will. In a trust - a person who is to receive benefits from the trust.






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






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






17. The standard in a criminal case requiring that the jury be satisfied to a moralcertainty that every element of a crime has been proven by the prosecution. This standard of proof does not require that the state establish absolute certainty by eliminat






18. Aka PROSECUTOR and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.






19. The rule preventing illegally obtained evidence to be used in any trial.






20. The court transfer of legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person - agency - or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.






21. An order of the court requiring all witnesses to remain outside the courtroom until each is called to testify - except the plaintiff or defendant. The witnesses are ordered not to discuss their testimony with each other and may be held in contempt if






22. A trust that the grantor may change or revoke.






23. A court's recognition of the truth of basic facts without formal evidence.






24. The party who complains or sues; one who applies to the court for legal redress. Also called the plaintiff.






25. Crime in which the driver of a vehicle leaves the scene of an accident without identifying himself or herself.






26. Numerous and unnecessary attempts to litigate the same issue.






27. A failure to respond to a lawsuit within the specified time.






28. The constitutional prohibition under the Fifth Amendment against a person being put on trial more than once for the same offense.






29. The practice which enables an accused awaiting trial to be released without posting any security other than a promise to appear before the court at the proper time.






30. Trial without a jury in which a judge decides the facts.






31. A hallowed principle of criminal law that a person is innocent of a crime until proven guilty.






32. A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of fthe maximum sentence.






33. The matter can only be filed in one court.






34. The department that oversees the actions of probationers as well as the location of where probation officers work.






35. 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;






36. A special kind of executor - permitted by the laws of certain states - who performs the duties of an executor without intervention by the court.






37. Case - cause - suit - or controversy disputed or contested before a court of justice.






38. Any willful attempt or threat to inflict injury upon the person of another - when coupled with the present ability to do so - and any intentional display of force such as would give victim reason to fear or expect immediate bodily harm.






39. The party who makes an answer to a bill or other proceedings in equity; also refers to the party against whom an appeal is brought. Sometimes called an appellee.






40. 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.






41. The process by which one state or country surrenders to another state - a person accused or convicted of a crime in the other state.






42. An alternative to incarceration where an individual is confined to his or her home and monitored electronically.






43. Gifts made in a will.






44. An established standard - guide - or regulation.






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






46. A person appointed by will or by law to assume responsibility for incompetent adults or minor children.






47. Substantial reason - one that affords a legal excuse.






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






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






50. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.