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Subject : law
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1. The postconviction stage in which the defendant is brought before the court for imposition of sentence.






2. A child who is homeless or without proper care through no fault of the parent - guardian - or custodian. DEPORTATION - The act of removing a person to another country. Order issued by an immigration judge - expelling an alien from the United States.






3. A person's own act - or acceptance of facts - which preclude his or her later making claims to the contrary.






4. A lawyer elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective juicial circuit. See PROSECUTOR.

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5. The taking or detaining of a person against his or her will and without lawful authority.






6. Illegal sex acts performed against a minor by a parent - guardian - relative or acquaintance.






7. The purpose to use a particular means to bring about a certain result.






8. An act of legislation of a local governing body such as a city - town or county.






9. A person - business - or government agency actively involved in the prosecution or defense of a legal proceeding.






10. The written statements of fact and law filed by the parties to a lawsuit.






11. A formal - written application to the court requesting judicial action on some matter.






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






13. Aka DOCKET NUMBER.






14. To refuse a gift made in a will.






15. Notifying a person that he or she has been named as a party to a lawsuit or has been accused of some offense. Process consists of a summons - citation or warrant - to which a copy of the complaint is attached.






16. Form of discipline of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. It differs from censure (an official reprimand or condemnation) and from suspension (a temporary loss of the right to practice law).






17. The procedure by which one or both parties disclose evidence which will be used at trial. The specific tools of discovery include depositions - interrogatories and motions for the production of documents.






18. A chronological summary of all official records and recorded documents affecting the title to aparcel of real property.






19. Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start.






20. 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






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






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






23. The jury or the judge must determine that the defendant - because of mental disease or defect - could not form the intent required to commit the offense.






24. A person with legal skills - but who is not an attorney - and who works under the supervision of a lawyer or who is otherwise authorized by law to use those legal skills.






25. A contract by which owner of property grants to another the right to possess - use - and enjoy it for a specified period of time in exchange for payment of an agreed price (rent).






26. The act of bringing to an end; termination. The dissolution of a marriage or other relationship.






27. The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice - assistance of counsel - the right to remain silent - theright to a speedy and pub






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






29. A final settlement or determination. The court decision terminating proceedings in a case before judgment.






30. The final decision of the court - resolving the dispute; an opinion; an award of damages.






31. A specialized court that hears crimes dealing with traffic offenses.






32. List of cases scheduled for hearing in court.






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






34. Physical condition of a child indicating that external or internal injuries result from acts committed by a parent or custodian.






35. Attorney at law - lawyer - counselor at law.






36. Generally - justice or fairness.






37. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






38. 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.






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






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






41. Voluntary statement made by one who is a defendant in a criminal trial - which - if true - discloses his or her guilt.






42. An order made by a court having competent jurisdiction. Rules of court are either general or special; the former are the regulations by which the practice of the court is governed - the latter are special orders made in particular cases.






43. 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.






44. The party appealing a final decision or judgment.






45. The generic name for the defendant in a criminal case.






46. An order requiring a person to appear in court and present reasons why a certain order - judgment - or decree should not be issued.






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






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






49. The term pertains to liability for loss shifted from one person held legally responsible to another.






50. 1. Defendant's statement of a reason why the plaintiff or prosecutor has no valid case against defendant -especially a defendant's answer - denial - or plea. 2. Defendant's method and strategy in opposing the plaintiff or theprosecution. 3. One or mo