Exam (elaborations)
FLORIDA BAIL BOND STATE TEST GUIDE 2024 QUESTIONS GRADED A+
- Course
- Institution
FLORIDA BAIL BOND STATE TEST GUIDE 2024
[Show more]
Content preview
FLORIDA BAIL BOND STATE TESTGUIDE 2024
Actus Reus - answerGuilty act as an element of criminal responsibility-the wrongful act
or omission that compromises the physical components of a crime
Acquittal - answerThe legal and formal certification of the innocence of a person who
has been charged with a crime- To be found innocent of a crime
Acquit - answerTo be set free, released or discharged from an obligation, burden or
accusation
Adjudicate - answerTo pass judgment on as a judge- To give a ruling- To make a formal
judgement
Adjudication - answerThe formal judgment on a disputed matter- The legal process of
resolving a dispute
Appeal Bond - answerOperates as a bail bond for an appellant in a criminal case- with
conditions of prosecuting the appeal and/or they will surrender themselves to serve the
sentence if the lower court verdict is upheld
Agent - answerA person authorized to act for another person or group when dealing
with third parties
Affidavit - answerA sworn written statement under oath
Appeal - answerA request for a hearing to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of
a lower court.
Appearance Bond - answerIn a criminal proceeding, it guarantees the defendant will
appear in court every time they are ordered to do so until the case is disposed
Appellant - answerA person who is dissatisfied with the judgement of a lower court and
asks a superior court to review the decision
Arrest - answerA seizure or forcible restraint, The taking or keeping of a person in
custody by legal authority
Arrest Warrant - answerA document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes
someone's arrest by legal authority
, Assault - answerAn intentional act by one person to another of an imminent harmful or
offensive contact
Attachment - answerThe legal seizure of people or property by a court order
Attorney-In-Fact - answerOne who is an agent or representative of another and is given
authority to act in that persons place and name
Attorney - answerOne who represents clients in court proceedings- A qualified lawyer
Authority, Actual - answerAuthority given explicitly in writing or orally to an agent by
contract and/or by power of attorney
Authority, Apparent - answerAuthority the public may believe an agent to possess
Authority, Express - answerAuthority or power of attorney directly, firmly and explicitly
stated
Bail - answerTo procure the release of a person from legal custody- Money or form of
security given to assure the appearance of the defendant at all stages of a criminal
proceeding
Bail Bond - answerA bond executed by a defendant who has been arrested with other
persons such as a surety, guaranteeing the defendant will appear in court every time
they are ordered to do so until the case is disposed- An appearance bond
Bail Bond Agent - answerAn appointed limited surety agent by power of attorney of an
insurer to execute bail bonds in connection with judicial proceedings for a fee
Battery - answerThe act of unlawfully touching another person
Bench Warrant - answerAn order that a judge or group of judges issue directly to law
enforcement with the purpose of arresting that individual/subject
Bond - answerA written instrument in which the principal/obligor agrees to perform an
act for the obligee and a third party/surety agrees to pay the penalty should the principal
fail to perform/fulfill the obligation promised
Breach Of Contract - answerAn unjustified failure to perform an agreement/contract at
its due date
Build Up Fund - answerFunds held in trust for the limited surety agent held by the surety
to help indemnify the surety from losses caused by the agent with a portion of each
premium deposited into the fund
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller jw638729. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $17.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
81298 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now