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Subject : law
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1. The hearing given to person accused of crime - by a magistrate or judge - to determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant the confinement and holding to bail the person accused.






2. Circumstances which render a crime less aggravated - heinous - or reprehensible than it would otherwise be.






3. A person to whom the court refers a pending case to take testimony - hear the parties - and report to the court.






4. The manipulation of an automobile and its parts for a specific purpose.






5. An agreement between parties that dictates what is being received from one party to the other.






6. A ruling by the court in favor of the party making the objection.






7. Legal right given to a person to be responsible for the food - housing - health care - and other necessities






8. 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).






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






10. 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.






11. 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






12. The correction of an error admitted in any process.






13. Acts or declarations by which one implicates oneself in a crime.






14. 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.






15. Presiding or Administrative Judge in a court.






16. To give a gift to someone through a will.






17. To make it appear that one is guilty of a crime.






18. One not trained in law.






19. 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






20. 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.






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






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






23. Attested as being true or an exact reproduction.






24. Refers to courts that are limited in the types of criminal and civil cases they may hear. For example - traffic violations generally are heard by limited jurisdiction courts.






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






26. In civil cases when it is necessary to preserve the status quo prior to trial - the court may issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order ordering a party to carry out a specified activity.






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






28. A false statement given while under oath or in a sworn affidavit.






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






30. An action between two or more persons in the courts of law - not a criminal matter.






31. A phrase commonly applied to counsel employed to assist in the preparation or management of the case - or its presentation on appeal - but who is not the principal attorney for the party.






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






33. 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.






34. A proceeding in which the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information. The charge is read to him or her and he or she is asked to plead guilty or not guilty or - where permitted - nolo contende






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






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






37. Voluntary acknowledgment of the existence of certain facts relevant to the adversary's case.






38. Member of the jury.






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






40. Exhibit and/or evidence that is offered by the prosecution.

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41. Primary evidence; the best evidence available. Evidence short of this is 'secondary.' That is - anoriginal letter is 'best evidence -' and a photocopy is 'secondary evidence.'






42. A person confined to a prison - penitentiary - or jail.






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






44. Help - assist - or facilitate the commission of a crime.






45. The act of entering or remaining illegally in a movable or immovable structure - vehicle or dwelling with intent to commit a felony.






46. Opportunity to present rebuttal evidence after one's evidence has been subjected to cross-examination.






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






48. The time within a plaintiff must begin a lawsuit (in civil cases) or a prosecutor must bring charges (in criminal cases). There are different statutes of limitations at both the federal and state levels for different kinds of lawsuits or crimes.






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






50. To legally certify the innocence of one charged with a crime. To set free - release or discharge from an obligation - burden or accusation. To find a defendant not guilty in a criminal trial.