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17 Cards in this Set
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complaint
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a formal notice that a lawsuit is being brought.
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summons
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a notice directing someone to appear in court to ansewer a complaint or a charge.
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discovery
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Before trial, the lawyers on each side have an opportunity to check facts and to gather evidence by questioning the other party and possible witnesses.
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settlement
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The parties agree on an amount of money that the defendant will pay to the plaintiff.
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prosecution
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The party who starts the legal proceedings against another party for a violation of the law.
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crime
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An act that breaks a law and causes harm to people or society in general.
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penal code
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A state's written criminal laws.
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parole
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To grant a prisoner an early release from prison, with certain restrictions.
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arraignment
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A hearung in which a suspect is charged and pleads guilty or not guilty.
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mandatory sentencing
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Judges must impose whatever sentence the law directs.
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testimony
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A ststement a witness makes under oath.
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cross-examine
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To question a witness at a trial or a hearing to check or discredit the testimony.
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acquittal
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A vote of not guilty, after which the defendant is immediately released.
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hung jury
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A jury that cannot agree on a verdict.
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juvenile
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A person not yet legally an adult.
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juvenile delinquents
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A child or teenager who commits a serious crime or repeatedly breaks the law.
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rehabilitate
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Correct a person's behavior, rather than punish a person
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