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Subject : law
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1. A legal proceeding in which a debtor's money - in the possession of another (the garnishee) - is applied to the debts of the debtor - such as when an employer garnishes a debtor's wages.






2. 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.






3. Taking and carrying away the personal property of another person of a value in excess of an amount set by law with the .intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it.






4. 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.






5. Punishment - civil or criminal - generally referring to payment of money.






6. One who lives in a location for a period of time and denotes it as their official address or residence.






7. The CFR is the annual listing of executive agency regulations published in the daily Federal Register - and the regulations issued previously which are still in effect. The CFR contains regulatory laws governing practice and procedure before federal






8. One not trained in law.






9. A previously decided case that guides the decision of future cases.






10. The defendant's response to the plaintiff's allegations as stated in a complaint. An item-by-item - paragraph-by-paragraph response to points made in a complaint; part of the pleadings.






11. Legal right given to a person to manage the property and financial affairs of a person deemed incapable of doing that for himself or herself. (Conservators have somewhat less responsibility than guardians. See also guardianship.)






12. 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






13. The legal document that usually begins a civil lawsuit. It states the facts and identifies the action the court is asked to take. 2. Formal written charge that a person has committed a criminal offense.






14. Oral or anal copulation between humans - or between humans or animals.






15. One who knowingly - voluntarily - and intentionally unites with the principal offender in the commission ofa crime. A partner in a crime.






16. A second examination of a witness by the counsel who called the witness to testify. This examination is usually focused on certain matters that were discussed by the opposing counsel's examination.






17. To sentence a person convicted of an offense to pay a penalty in money.






18. 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.






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






20. One who has authority to act for another.






21. The right to challenge a juror without assigning a reason for the challenge.






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






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






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






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






26. To make greater in value - to increase.






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






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






29. Fatherhood.






30. Stealing or theft.






31. The breaking or violating of a law - right - obligation - or duty either by doing an act or failing to do an act. BREAKING AND ENTERING - Breaking and entering a dwelling of another in nighttime with intent to commit a felony therein.






32. Legally responsible.






33. 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.






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






35. 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.






36. Supervised release of a prisoner before the expiration of his or her sentence.






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






38. Recommendation for a sentence less than the maximum allowed.






39. A formal written document filed by the prosecutor detailing the criminal charges against the defendant. An alternative to an indictment - it serves to bring a defendant to trial.






40. A punitive act designed to secure enforcement by imposing a penalty for its violation. For example - a sanction may be imposed for failure to comply with discovery orders.






41. A court-ordered allowance that one spouse pays the other spouse for maintenance and support while they areeither separated - pending suit for divorce - or after they are divorced.






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






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






44. Yearly judicial review - usually in juvenile dependency cases - to determine whether the child requirescontinued court supervision or placement.






45. The closure of court records to inspection - except to the parties.






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






47. A crime of a more serious nature than a misdemeanor - usually punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for more than a year and/or substantial fines.






48. Professional legal services available usually to persons or organizations unable to afford legal representation.






49. Aka PROSECUTOR and DISTRICT ATTORNEY.






50. Standards governing whether evidence in a civil or criminal case is admissible.