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Subject : law
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1. To make greater in value - to increase.






2. To call into question the truthfulness of a witness.






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






4. An error committed during a trial that was corrected or was not serious enough to affect the outcome of a trial and (prejudicial) to be reversed on appeal.






5. The performance or agreement to perform a sexual act for hire.






6. Having no force - legal power to bind - or validity.






7. Ruling or order issued by the judge denying the party's request.






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






9. A person to whom the court refers a pending case to take testimony - hear the parties - and report to the court.






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






11. A body of persons temporarily selected from the citizens of a particular district sworn to listen to the evidence in a trial and declare a verdict on matters of fact.






12. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.






13. Sentences for two or more crimes to run consecutively - rather than concurrently. CUSTODY - 1. The care and control of a thing or person for inspection - preservation - or security. 2. The care - control - and maintenance of a child awarded by a cour






14. The act of taking money - personal property - or any other article of value that is in the possession of another done by means of force or fear.






15. 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;






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






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






18. The juror who chairs the jury during deliberations and speaks for the jury in court when announcing the verdict.






19. 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 .






20. An action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries - and the prevention of threatened illegal action.






21. A protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






22. A formal written accusation - issued by a grand jury - charging a party with a crime.






23. Any factors associated with the commission of a crime which increase the seriousness of theoffense or add to its injurious consequences.






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






25. The unlawful operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.






26. Remarks addressed by attorney to judge or jury on the merits of case or on points of law.






27. A picture of an alleged criminal created by a professional police artist using verbal descriptionsgiven by the victim or a witness.






28. Pertinent and proper to be considered in reaching a decision.






29. To terminate legal action involving outstanding charges against a defendant in a criminal case.






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






31. The person who administers an estate. If named in a will - that person's title is an executor . If there is no valid will - that person's title is an administrator.






32. Money or other security (such as a bail bond) provided to the court to temporarily allow a person's release from jail and assure his or her appearance in court. Bail and Bond are often used interchangeably.






33. In a criminal proceeding - it is the defendant's declaration in open court that he or she is guilty or not guilty. The defendant's answer to the charges made in the indictment or information.






34. Allowance ordered to be paid by one spouse to the other for support while the spouses are living apart but not divorced.






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

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36. The legal obligation of parents to contribute to the economic maintenance - including education - of their children. Money paid by one parent to another toward the expenses of the children of the marriage.






37. To deprive a person of his liberty by legal authority.






38. Mental capacity of a person - especially with regard to his or her ability to stand trial and to assist counsel in his or her defense.






39. The form of verdict in criminal cases where the jury acquits the defendant - finds him or her not guilty.






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






41. A trust that - once set up - the grantor may not revoke.






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






43. Primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is 'secondary.' That is - anoriginal letter is 'best evidence -' and a photocopy is 'secondary evidence.'






44. 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.






45. A judge's written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority opinion because of the reasoning and/or the principles of law on which the decision is based. A concurring opinion a






46. Aka SURETY BOND.






47. The loss of money or property resulting from failure to meet a legal obligation or from the illegal nature or use of the money or property.






48. Willful destruction of property - from actual ill will or resentment toward its owner or possessor.






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






50. Another term for arraignment.