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Subject : law
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1. 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 .






2. Juvenile found to have committed a status offense rather than a crime that would provide a basis for a finding of delinquency. Typical status offenses are habitual truancy - violating a curfew - or running away from home. These are not crimes - but t






3. In a trial - a foundation must be laid to establish the basis for the admissibility of certain types of evidence.






4. Another hearing of a civil or criminal case by the same court in which the case was originally heard.






5. A defense claim that the accused was somewhere else at the time a crime was committed.






6. 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.






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

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8. A form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties bring their dispute to a neutral third party - who helps them agree on a settlement.






9. A person who aids or contributes in the commission of a crime.






10. An order by the court telling a person to stop performing a specific act.






11. Stealing or theft.






12. A lesser offense than a felony and generally punishable by fine or limited jail time - but not in a penitentiary.






13. To confine in jail.






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






15. A rule or order prescribed for management or government.






16. The planning of a crime preceding the commission of the act - rather than committing the crime on the spur of the moment.






17. All the documents and evidence plus transcripts of oral proceedings in a case.






18. Ordinarily refers to a summary proceeding for restoring possession of land to one who has been wrongfully deprived of possession.






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






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






21. The postconviction stage in which the defendant is brought before the court for imposition of sentence.






22. An amendment to a will.

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23. The quality in a witness which makes his or her testimony believable.






24. Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts relevant to the adversary's case.






25. A person who directs a commission; a member of a commission. The officer in charge of a department or bureau of a public service.






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






27. The study of law and the structure of the legal system.






28. A judge's private office. A hearing in chambers takes place in the judge's office outside of the presence of the jury and the public.






29. The party against whom an appeal is taken. Sometimes called a respondent.






30. An order issued by a judge for the arrest of a person.






31. A written accusation alleging a defendant has committed an offense. Includes a citation - an indictment - information - and statement of charges.






32. A lawsuit.






33. Any form of indecent or sexual activity on - involving - or surrounding a child under the state's designated age.






34. A criminal case in which the allowable punishment includes death. CAPITAL CRIME - A crime punishable by death.






35. To annul or make void by recalling or taking back.






36. 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.






37. Pictures taken after a suspect is taken into custody (booked) - usually used as an official photograph by police officers.






38. The malicious burning of someone else's or one's own dwelling or of anyone's commercial or industrial property.






39. An assault committed by one member of a household against another.






40. Evidence which might unfairly sway the judge or jury to one side or the other.






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






42. The section of a courthouse in which the judge presides over the proceedings.






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






44. An order of the court. A final decree is one that fully and finally disposes of the litigation. Aninterlocutory decree is a preliminary order that often disposes of only part of a lawsuit.






45. An offensive touching or use of force on a person without the person's consent.






46. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






47. To disagree. An appellate court opinion setting forth the minority view and outlining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority.






48. Lack of capacity to understand the nature and object of the proceedings - to consult with counsel - and to assist in preparing a defense.






49. Failure to exercise the degree of care that a reasonable person would use under the same circumstances.






50. The delivery of a legal document - such as a complaint - summons - or subpoena - notifying a person of a lawsuit or other legal action taken against him or her. Service - which constitutes formal legal notice - must be made by an officially authorize