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Subject : law
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1. Presiding or Administrative Judge in a court.






2. The study of law and the structure of the legal system.






3. The initial statement made by attorneys for each side - outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.






4. To act in accordance with - to accept - to obey.






5. That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier of fact because of its logical connection with the issue.






6. 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






7. Presentation of evidence to the court (out of the hearing of the jury) for the court's decision of whether the evidence is admissible.






8. Property owned in common by husband and wife each having an undivided one-half interest by reason of their marital status. For example - the earnings of one spouse during the marriage do not belong solely to that spouse; the earnings are community pr






9. 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.






10. A method of discharging a claim upon agreement by the parties to give and accept something in settlement of the claim.






11. The presence of drugs on the accused for recreational use or for the purpose to sell.






12. A right guaranteed by the U. S. Constitution - interpreted by the federal courts; also - a right guaranteed by some other constitution (such as a state constitution).






13. Court order requiring action or forbidding action until a decision can be made whether to issue a permanent injunction. It differs from a temporary restraining order.






14. An imaginary situation - incorporating facts previously admitted into evidence - upon which an expert witness is permitted to give an opinion as to a condition resulting from the situation.






15. An action instituted with intention of injuring the defendant and without probable cause -and which terminates in favor of the person prosecuted.






16. State laws that provide for the distribution of estate property of a person who dies without a will. Same as intestacy laws.






17. 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.






18. This phrase - endorsed by a grand jury on the written indictment submitted to it for its approval - means that the evidence was found insufficient to indict.






19. A husband or wife of a deceased spouse married after a will is executed who is not provided for in the will.






20. Removal of a charge - responsibility or duty.






21. A lawsuit - litigation - or action. Any question - civil or criminal - litigated or contested before a court of justice.






22. An offensive touching or use of force on a person without the person's consent.






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






24. 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).






25. Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously harm the reputation of a person. See DEFAMATION.






26. The formal statement before the court that the accused admits committing the criminal act.






27. The trial method used in the U.S. and some other countries. This system is based on the belief that truth can best be determined by giving opposing parties full opportunity to present and establish their evidence - and totest by crossexamination the






28. Nonphysical items such as stock certificates - bonds - bank accounts - and pension benefits that have value and must be taken into account in estate planning.






29. A practice whereby a person or place is searched and evidence useful in the investigation and prosecution of a crime is seized or taken. The search is conducted after an order is issued by a judge.






30. Putting a person to death - usually by hanging - without legal authority.






31. Immorality. An element of crimes inherently bad - as opposed to crimes bad merely because they are forbidden by statute.






32. The unlawful killing of a human being with deliberate intent to kill.






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






34. The continued - habitual - or compulsive commission of law violations after first having been convicted of prior offenses.






35. The act of not following an order that is directed by the court.






36. A reference to a source of legal authority. A direction to appear in court - as when a defendant is cited into court - rather than arrested.






37. A program of parental care for children who do not have an in-home parental relationship with either biological or adoptive parents.






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






39. A gift - not necessarily of monetary value - given to influence the conduct of the receiver.






40. The power of the government to take private property for public use through condemnation.






41. 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.






42. Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead - whereby a person obtains another's money or goods.






43. The legal process by which the government takes private land for public use - paying the owners a fair price. See EMINENT DOMAIN.






44. Taking a person's property to satisfy a court-ordered debt.






45. 1. An act of omission or commission in violation of law which carries criminal consequences. 2. Criminal activity in general relating to a specific time or place.






46. 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.






47. One who is joined as a party or defendant merely because the technical rules of pleading require his presence in the record.






48. The act of taking and carrying away the personal property of another of a value less than $300 with the intent to deprive the owner or possessor of it permanently.






49. In a trial - a foundation must be laid to establish the basis for the admissibility of certain types of evidence.






50. Evidence given to explain - counteract - or disprove facts given by the opposing counsel.