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1. Legally responsible.






2. 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.






3. The questioning of a witness produced by the other side.






4. A special type of guilty plea by which a defendant does not admit guilt but concedes that the State hasufficient evidence to convict; normally made to avoid the threat of greater punishment. Source: Black's Law Dictionary(1996); North Carolina v. Alf






5. A lawsuit brought to enforce - redress - or protect private rights or to gain payment for a wrong done to a person or party by another person or party. In general - all types of actions other than criminal proceedings.






6. 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.






7. 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.'






8. Process by which a court seeks to interpret the meaning and scope of legislation.






9. The physical location where the defense and prosecuting parties are seated throughout the duration of the trial.






10. A document containing background material on a convicted person. It is prepared to guide the judge in the imposition of a sentence. Sometimes called a pre-sentence report.






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






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






13. 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.






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






15. Behavior that is obscene - lustful - indecent - vulgar.






16. An undisclosed person who confidentially discloses material information of a crime to the police - which is usually done in exchange for a reward or special treatment.






17. To terminate legal action involving outstanding charges against a defendant in a criminal case.






18. Lie detector test and the apparatus for conducting the test.






19. 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.






20. A person appointed by will or by law to assume responsibility for incompetent adults or minor children.






21. A trial lawyer representing the government in a criminal case and the interests of the state in civil matters.






22. One who has authority to act for another.






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






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






25. A state tax on property that an heir or beneficiary under a will receives from a deceased person's estate. The heir or beneficiary pays this tax.






26. A reduction in sentenced time in prison as a reward for good behavior. It usually is one-third to one-half of fthe maximum sentence.






27. Act of the client in employing the attorney or counsel. Also denotes the fee the client pays when he or she retains the attorney to act for him or her.






28. An action which may be brought for the purpose of restraining the threatened infliction of wrongs or injuries - and the prevention of threatened illegal action.






29. Evidence which tends to indicate that a defendant did not commit the alleged crime.






30. An act of legislation of a local governing body such as a city - town or county.






31. 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.






32. The court-supervised process by which a will is determined to be the will-maker's final statement regarding how the will-maker wants his or her property distributed.






33. With knowledge - willfully or intentionally with respect to a material element of an offense.






34. Legal document issued by a court that shows an administrator's legal right to take control of assets in the deceased person's name.






35. A written order issued by a court directing a sheriff or peace officer to take custody of and bring before the court: 1) A witness who fails to comply with a subpoena - 2) a party who fails to comply with a court order in a civil action - or 3) a mat






36. A rule of law that courts and judges shall draw a particular inference from a particular fact - or from particular evidence.






37. A lawyer elected to represent the state in criminal cases in his or her respective juicial circuit. See PROSECUTOR.

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38. To stand idly around - particularly in a public place.






39. A state examination taken by prospective lawyers in order to be admitted and licensed to practice law.






40. An attempt to cause serious bodily injury to another or purposely - knowingly or recklesslycausing such injury - or an attempt to cause or purposely or knowingly cause bodily injury to another with a deadly weapon.






41. The rules of conduct that govern the legal profession. The Codecontains general ethical guidelines and specific rules written by the American Bar Association.






42. An error committed during a trial that was corrected or was not serious enough to affect the outcome of a trial and (prejudicial) to be reversed on appeal.






43. A written statement prepared by the counsel arguing a case in court. It contains a summary of the facts of a case -the pertinent laws - and an argument of how the law applies to the facts supporting counsel's position.






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






45. Crime in which the driver of a vehicle leaves the scene of an accident without identifying himself or herself.






46. 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






47. 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.






48. Formal conclusion by a judge or jury on issues of fact.






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






50. Evidence given to explain - repel - counteract - or disprove facts given in evidence by the adverse party.