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Section 1
(50 cards)
due process of law
(law) the administration of justice according to established rules and principles
robbery
the unlawful taking of property from a person's immediate possession by force or intimidation
precedent
a ruling that is used as the basis for a judicial decision in a later, similar case
counsel
The term applied to attorneys when they are providing legal services.
grand jury
A group of citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse someone of a crime.
double jepordy
the right that you will not be tried for the same crime twice
defendent
an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime
civil lawsuit
a noncriminal lawsuit for damages, usually based in tort, contract, labor, or privacy
tort
private or civil wrong for which the law grants a remedy
parole
to grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions
settlement
When two parties come to an agreement before the conclusion of a trial. Civil law
plaintiff
A person or party filing a lawsuit
Civil Law
A law that governs relationships between individuals and defines their legal rights.
mandatory sentencing
punishment that judges must impose according to what the law directs
resolve
to find a solution
crime
the violation of a society's formally enacted criminal law
cross examine
question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side
stare decisis
Let the decision stand; decisions are based on precedents from previous cases
acquittal
a judgment of not guilty
statute
a written law passed by a legislative body
bail
money that a defendant gives the court as a kind of promise that he or she will return for the trial
burglary
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
plea barganing
Pleading guilty to a lesser charge to avoid a trial.
file
to formally submit legal action, criminal or civil
arraignment
a hearing in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty
summons
a notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint or a charge
bench trial
a trial in which the judge alone hears the case
complaint
a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought
constitutional law
the interpretation and implementation of the U.S. Constitution
bill of attainer
a law that punishes a person accused of a crime without a trial or a fair hearing in court
ex post facto law
a law that makes an act criminal although the act was legal when it was committed
presume
assume
Criminal Law
A law that defines crimes against the public order.
jury trial
a trial where a group of people listens to the evidence and decides the case
writ of habeas corpus
a court order requiring jailers to explain to a judge why they are holding a prisoner in custody
criminal charges
When the state, federal, or local government brings charges against a person that are either felony or misdemeanor, and could result in imprisonment.
testimony
the statement a witness makes under oath
larceny
theft of property
penal code
the body of criminal laws specifying offenses and prescribing punishments
prosecution
A government body that brings charges against a person accused of breaking the law
libel
A written defamation of a person's character, reputation, business, or property rights.
retain
to hold or keep; a term used for those who keep legal representation ready at all times
discovery
process by which attorneys have opportunity to check facts and gather evidence
respond
to react to something that has been said or done; a formal response to a legal claim filed against one person
misdemeanor
(n.) a crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; any minor misbehavior or misconduct
potential
possible, able to happen; something that can develop or become a reality
lawsuit
a legal action in which a person or group sues to collect damages for some harm that is done
search warrant
an order signed by a judge describing a specific place to be searched for specific items
Common law
A system of law based on precedent and customs
felony
a serious crime (such as murder or arson)
Section 2
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