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Subject : law
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1. The initial statement made by attorneys for each side - outlining the facts each intends to establish during the trial.






2. A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.






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






4. A legal doctrine by which acts of the opposing parties are compared to determine the liability of each party to the other - making each liable only for his or her percentage of fault.






5. 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






6. Release of a person from custody without the payment of any bail or posting of bond - upon the promise to return to court.


7. The right of an accused to a speedy trial as guaranteed by the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution.






8. Specific factors that define a crime which the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. The elements that must be proven are 1) that a crime has actually occurred - 2) the accused intended the crime to happen






9. The act of obtaining the property of another person through wrongful use of actual or threatened force - violence - or fear.






10. The place where a person has his or her permanent legal home. A person may have several residences - but only one domicile.






11. Among other rights - the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal proceeding.






12. Allowance ordered to be paid by one spouse to the other for support while the spouses are living apart but not divorced.






13. 1. In a criminal case - the person accused of the crime. 2. In a civil case - the person being sued.






14. A person's own act - or acceptance of facts - which preclude his or her later making claims to the contrary.






15. An advocate - counsel - or official agent employed in preparing - managing - and trying cases in the courts.






16. A defense attorney designated by the court to represent a defendant who does not have the funds to retain an attorney. COURT COSTS - The expenses of prosecuting or defending a lawsuit - other than the attorneys' fees. An amount of moneymay be awarded






17. A written accusation alleging a defendant has committed an offense. Includes a citation - an indictment - information - and statement of charges.






18. 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.






19. Evidence that helps to prove a point or issue in a case.






20. 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.






21. In some states - the highest appellate court - where it is the Court's discretion whether to hear the case on appeal.






22. Now called Judgment as a Matter of Law. An instruction by the judge to the jury to return a specific verdict.






23. Proof of facts by witnesses who saw acts done or heard words spoken.






24. Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else.Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court.






25. A small amount of money set aside from the estate of the deceased. Its purpose is to provide for the surviving family members during the administration of the estate.






26. Physical condition of a child indicating that external or internal injuries result from acts committed by a parent or custodian.






27. The act of not appearing in court after being presented with a subpoena or summons.






28. 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.






29. Successive sentences - one beginning at the expiration of another - imposed against a person convicted of two or more violations.






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






31. An action by which a third person who may be affected by a lawsuit is permitted to become a party to the suit. Differs from the process of becoming an amicus curiae.






32. For the judge or jury to determine and declare the guilt of the defendant.






33. In a criminal proceeding - it is the defendant's declaration in open court that he or she is guilty or not guilty. The defendant's answer to the charges made in the indictment or information.






34. The dismissal of a case - by which the same cause of action cannot be brought against thedefendant again at a later date.






35. Writ or order by a court prohibiting a specific action from being carried out by a person or group.






36. 1. To discuss - ponder or reflect upon before reaching a decision. A judge will usually deliberate before announcing a judgment. 2. Intentional - characterized by consideration and awareness.






37. The right of all persons to receive the guarantees and safeguards of the law and the judicial process. It includes such constitutional requirements as adequate notice - assistance of counsel - the right to remain silent - theright to a speedy and pub






38. Exposure to sight of the private parts of the body in a lewd or indecent manner in a public place.






39. A protest to the court against an act or omission by the opposing party.






40. The court officer responsible for choosing the panel of persons to serve as potential jurors for a particular court term.






41. Declaration or document issued by a grand jury that either makes a neutral report or notes misdeeds by officials charged with specified public duties.






42. Ill will - hatred - or hostility by one person toward another which may prompt the intentional doing of a wrongful act without legal justification or excuse.






43. The number assigned to the criminal record that corresponds to the person's arrest.






44. One which implicitly instructs the witness how to answer or which suggests to the witness the answer desired.






45. Elected officer of a county whose job is to conserve peace within his or her territorial jurisdiction as well as aid in the criminal and civil court processes.






46. 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






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






48. All evidence except eyewitness testimony. One example is physical evidence - such as fingerprints - from which an inference can be drawn.






49. Any of the drugs whose production and use are regulated by law - including narcotics - stimulants - and hallucinogens.






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