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34 Cards in this Set
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defendant's official response to plantiffs complaint |
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Arraignment |
accused is brought to court, read indictment, asked to please guilty or not guilty. if not guilty, proceeds to trial. if guilty, sentencing |
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Arrest |
action when person is deprived of their freedom by a police officier |
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Beyond a reasonable doubt |
only criminal trials; jury is 99% sure defendant is guilty |
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closing statement |
summary of important points in the trial |
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complaint |
first pleading that is filed in court |
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contempt of court |
being disrespectful towards court of law |
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default judgement |
when plaintiff failed to appear in court |
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deposition |
witness is sworn out of court |
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evidence |
facts indicating whether belief is true or valid |
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discovery procedure |
used to obtain information |
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expert witness |
person testifying with knowledge relevant to case |
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indictment |
written accusation to charge an individual |
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instructions to jury |
legal rules |
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judgement |
court's decision in case |
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jury |
decides verdict in legal cases |
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grand jury |
returns indictment or not |
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petit jury |
federal jury |
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trial jury |
decides guilt or innocence |
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mistrial |
when jury can not reach decision |
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opening statements |
first facts of the trial |
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peremptory challenge |
objection to juror without reason |
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plea bargaining |
defendant pleads guilty for lesser charge |
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preponderance of evidence |
greater weight of evidence in civil |
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probable cause |
reasonable grounds (pressing charges, searching cars) |
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reasonable suspicion |
officer has right to detain suspect for investigation and frisk for weapons |
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search |
intrusion where person has a right to privacy |
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seizure |
control by gov. over object |
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subpoena |
ordering someone to court |
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summons |
order to appear in court |
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testimony |
statement giving in court |
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venire |
panel from which jury is selected |
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verdict |
statement of guilty or not |
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