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Subject : law
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1. The act which produces an effect.






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






3. A legal representative - attorney - lawyer.






4. The initial appearance of an arrested person before a judge to determine whether there is probable cause for his or her arrest. Generally the person comes before a judge within hours of the arrest - and are informed of the charges against him or her






5. The cause - price - or impelling influence which induces a party to enter into a contract.






6. 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.






7. The peril in which an accused is placed when he is properly charged with a crime before a court. Jeopardy normally attaches when the petit jury is impaneled.






8. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






9. The jurisdiction of two or more courts - each authorized to deal with the same subject matter.






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






11. A conference between the judge and lawyers - usually in the courtroom - out of earshot of the jury and spectators.






12. The process by which the property of a person who has died without a will passes on to others according to the state's distribution statutes.






13. Refers to courts that have no limit on the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear.






14. A party to a lawsuit. Litigation refers to a case - controversy - or lawsuit.






15. A personal representative - named in a will - who administers an estate.






16. A forejudgment - bias - a preconceived opinion.






17. Generally - a tax on the privilege of transferring property to others after a person's death. In addition to federal estate taxes - many states have their own estate taxes.






18. The rights of a person guaranteed by the state or federal constitutions.






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






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






21. The process by which a deceased person's property goes to the state if no heir can be found.






22. To willfully take or convert to one's own use - another's money or property - which the wrongdoer initially acquired lawfully - because of some office - employment - or some position of trust.






23. The person who sets up a trust.






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






25. A statement of the details of the charge made against the defendant.






26. 1. A person who has been found guilty of a crime and is serving a sentence for that crime; a prison inmate. 2. To find a person guilty of an offense by either a trial or a plea of guilty.






27. A legal right - exemption or immunity granted to a person - company or class - that is beyond the common advantages of other citizens.






28. To make greater in value - to increase.






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






30. An obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence at the trial. This obligation means that the accused may lose money by not properly appearing for the trial. Often referred to simply as bond.






31. The judgment reached or given by a court of law.






32. An action of a higher court in setting aside or revoking a lower court decision.






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






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






35. 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.






36. The person filing an action in a court of original jurisdiction. Also - the person who appeals the judgment of a lower court. The opposing party is called the respondent.






37. The authority of a court to review the official actions of other branches of government. Also - the authority to declare unconstitutional the actions of other branches.






38. Legally responsible.






39. Formal notification to the party that has been sued in a civil case of the fact that the lawsuit has been filed. Also - any form of notification of a legal proceeding.






40. To set right; to remedy; to compensate; to remove the causes of a grievance.






41. Operation of a motor vehicle that shows a reckless disregard of possible consequences and indifference of others rights.






42. One who supervises a person placed on probation and is required to report the progress and to surrender the and conditions of the probation.probationer if they violate the terms






43. 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






44. A misdemeanor or minor offense or comparatively insignificant criminal act.






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






46. The testimony of witnesses who know the general character and reputation of a person in the community in which he or she lives.






47. The assertion of a party to an action - setting out what he expects to prove.






48. Keeping all witnesses (except plaintiff and defendant) out of the courtroom except for their time on the stand - and cautioning them not to discuss their testimony with other witnesses. Also called separation of witnesses. This prevents a witness fro






49. A sentence of imprisonment to a specified minimum and maximum period of time -specifically authorized by statute - subject to termination by a parole board or other authorized agency after the prisoner has served the minimum term.






50. A report to the sentencing judge containing background information about the crime and the defendant to assist the judge in making his or her sentencing decision.