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Term 1 of 113
Assault
A written statement of facts confirmed by oath of the party making it
A fraudulent making or changing of an instrument that apparently alters the right of
another
Failure to exercise that degree of care which a reasonable person would use under the
circumstances
A threat of bodily injury, with the apparent ability to carry it out, or failed attempt at a
battery
Term 2 of 113
Libel
Communication with Court without all parties to action being present
Actions taken or statements with intent to deceive another with the purpose of personal
gain
"friend of the court", a third party who provides the court with information
Defamation in written or visual form made without legal justification
,Definition 3 of 113
A report prepared, by a probation officer, at the request of a sentencing judge to provide the
latter with information to be considered in determining the sentence to be imposed.
Pre-sentence investigation
Verdict report
Information
Pre-sentence report
Term 4 of 113
Appellant
The initiator of an appeal from a court decision
An accusation of crime made by a grand jury
The tort of confining a person without proper authority
An accusation of crime made by a District Attorney
Term 5 of 113
Venue
Setting aside; to "vacate" a judgment is to set aside a judgment
The location or place where a case is to be tried
The state of mind required if an act is to be criminal, often described as "criminal intent"
A court to which appeals are taken
,Term 6 of 113
Mala in se
The written order, issued by an authorized judicial officer, directing certain action to be
taken, such as an arrest or a search
an act that is thought to be wrong in and of itself
An accusation of crime made by a grand jury
As prescribed-as is, by statute, something exists
Term 7 of 113
Warrant
Preliminary examination of jurors to determine fitness as jurors, or preliminary examination
of a witness (usually an expert) to determine qualifications
A written instrument, generally used in connection with an order of a court, compelling
certain action, such as a writ of habeas corpus
The written order, issued by an authorized judicial officer, directing certain action to be
taken, such as an arrest or a search
A violation of law to which the government applies monetary and/or penal sanctions
Term 8 of 113
Minor
The deprivation of a person's liberty under legal authority
Person under the age of majority or legal competence
One against whom an appeal has been taken
Procuring the release of a person from custody by pledging money or property to ensure a
later appearance in court. Often called bond.
, Term 9 of 113
Circumstantial evidence
A crime committed by persuading another person to commit perjury
Examination of a witness by the attorney for the adverse party. Generally, more latitude is
provided to the questioner for leading questions.
A process whereby a person's property is applied to payment of that person's debt to a
third person
Evidence which requires an inference to establish the point in question
Term 10 of 113
Nolo contendere
Literally "bringing the body". A court procedure to determine if a person is being held
unlawfully.
A verdict complying with a direction by the court to a jury to return a verdict in favor of one
party to the action.
Plea of the accused in which he indicates he will not contest a criminal action. The same as
"no contest"
Failure to exercise that degree of care which a reasonable person would use under the
circumstances
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