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Subject : law
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1. 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.






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






3. A legally enforceable agreement between two or more competent parties made either orally or in writing. CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE - A legal doctrine that says if the plaintiff in a civil action for negligence also was negligent - he or she cannot recov






4. The first examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify.






5. Any unlawful physical restraint of another's personal liberty - whether or not carried out by a peace officer.






6. Supplementary evidence that tends to strengthen or confirm the initial evidence.






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. Without denying the charge - the defendant raises circumstances such as insanity - self-defense -or entrapment to avoid civil or criminal responsibility.






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






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






12. A document containing background material on a convicted person. It is prepared to guide the judge in the imposition of a sentence. Sometimes called a pre-sentence report.






13. In criminal trial - a witness whose testimony is crucial to either the defense or prosecution.






14. The closing statement - by counsel - to the trier of facts after all parties have concluded their presentation of evidence.






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






16. Mutual or successive relationships to the same right of property - or the same interest of one person with another which represents the same legal right.






17. An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions.






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






19. The public calling of the docket or list of causes at commencement of term of court - for setting a time for trial or entering orders.






20. An agreement by two or more persons to commit an unlawful act; in criminal law - conspiracy is a separate offense from the crime that is the object of the conspiracy.






21. A collection - compendium - or revision of laws - rules - and regulations enacted by legislative authority.






22. Money awarded by a court to a person injured by the unlawful act or negligence of another person.






23. The doctrine that the government - state or federal - is immune to lawsuit unless it gives its consent.






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






25. An attorney who represents a person accused of committing a crime.






26. The appellate court has the right to review and revise the lower court decision.






27. Responsible for a delinquency - crime - or other offense; not innocent.






28. 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.






29. The adjournment or postponement of a session - hearing - trial - or other proceeding until a future date.






30. The peril in which an accused is placed when he is properly charged with a crime before a court. Jeopardy normally attaches when the petit jury is impaneled.






31. 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.






32. The initial appearance of an arrested person before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for his or her arrest. Generally the person comes before a judge within hours of the arrest - and are informed of the charges against him or her






33. The legal right to bring a lawsuit. Only a person with something at stake has standing to bring a lawsuit.






34. 1. The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. 2. The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.






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






36. 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.)






37. 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.






38. A government grant giving an inventor the exclusive right to make or sell his or her invention for a term of years.






39. A phrase used to denote a hypothetical person who exercises qualities of attention - knowledge - intelligence - and judgment that society requires of its members for the protection of his or her own interest and the interests of others.






40. Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the applicable law governing the case. Also called charge.






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






42. Grant by the court which assures someone will not face prosecution in return for providing evidence in a criminal proceeding.






43. 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.






44. Exhibit and/or evidence that is offered by the prosecution.

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45. Gifts made in a will.






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






47. Chains or shackles for the hands to secure prisoners.






48. A written statement prepared by the counsel arguing a case in court. It contains a summary of the facts of a case -the pertinent laws - and an argument of how the law applies to the facts supporting counsel's position.






49. Issues and claims capable of being properly examined in court.






50. Official and formal erasure of a record or partial contents of a record.