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1. That which - under the rules of evidence - cannot be admitted as evidence in a trial or hearing.






2. Any fact or evidence that leads to a judgment of the court.






3. Ill will - hatred - or hostility by one person toward another which may prompt the intentional doing of a wrongful act without legal justification or excuse.






4. State-imposed death as punishment for a serious crime. Capital punishment.






5. The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.






6. 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.






7. An action by which a third person who may be affected by a lawsuit is permitted to become a party to the suit. Differs from the process of becoming an amicus curiae.






8. Courts having jurisdiction over cases involving children under 18. Casesinvolve delinquent - dependent - and neglected children.






9. An order commanding an accused to appear in court.






10. Any behavior - contrary to law - which disturbs the public peace or decorum - scandalizes the community - or shocks the public sense of morality.






11. To give authority or legal authenticity to a statute - record - or other written instrument.






12. A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.






13. The person to whom property rights or power are transferred by another - a grantee.






14. A court having jurisdiction to hear appeals and review a trial court's procedure.






15. A claim by a defendant that he or she lacks the soundness of mind required by law to accept responsibility for a criminal act.






16. The willful taking and concealing of merchandise from a store or business establishment with the intention of using the goods for one's personal use without paying the purchase price.






17. An offer of proof as to what the evidence would be if a witness were called to testify or answer a question.






18. The guarantee in the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that all persons be treated equally by the law.






19. Ruling or order issued by the judge granting the party's request.






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






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






22. To make greater in value - to increase.






23. A court in which the proceedings are recorded - transcribed - and maintained as permanent records.






24. 1. One who has been convicted of a criminal offense. 2. That which is connected with the law of crimes; That which has the character of a crime (criminal justice; criminal intent).






25. 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.






26. Tangible physical property (such as cars - clothing - furniture - and jewelry) and intangible personal property. This does not include real property such as land or rights in land.






27. Provisional; not final. An interlocutory order or an interlocutory appeal concerns only a part of the issues raised in a lawsuit. Compare to decree .






28. The act of stopping a judicial proceeding by order of the court.






29. A formal charge against a person - to the effect that he has engaged in a punishable offense.






30. A legal doctrine that makes each of the parties who are responsible for an injury liable for all the damages awarded in a lawsuit if the other parties responsible cannot pay.






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






32. 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.






33. False and defamatory spoken words tending to harm another's reputation - community standing - office - trade - business - or means of livelihood.






34. The right of an accused to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution.






35. All the judges of a court sitting together. Appellate courts can consist of a dozen or more judges - but often they hear cases in panels of three judges. If a case is heard or reheard by the full court - it is heard en banc.






36. Estate property that may be disposed of by a will.






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






38. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






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






40. 1. Property that is pledged as security against a debt. 2. A person belonging to the same ancestral stock (a relation) - but not in a direct line of descent.






41. Now called Judgment as a Matter of Law. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict.






42. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






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






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






45. A meeting between the judge and the lawyers involved in a lawsuit to narrow the issues in the suit - agree on what will be presented at the trial - and make a final effort to settle the case without a trial.






46. A satisfaction agreed upon between the parties in a lawsuit which bars subsequent actions on the claim.






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






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






49. The act of sending a case back to the trial court and ordering the trial court to conduct limited new hearings or an entirely new trial.






50. A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who calls him or her as a witness. A hostile witness may be asked be cross-examined by the party who calls him or be cross-examined by the party who calls him or leading questions and may her to







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