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14 Cards in this Set
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En banc
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means all active judges in a circuit will hear a case
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Pro Se
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Represent Yourself
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In Personam Jurisdiction
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Personal Jurisdiction
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In Rem
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The Thing
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forum non conveniens
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either party may request a change of venue to a more convenient court that could hear the case.
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voir dire
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jury selection process
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Peremptory challenge
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reject prospective juror without stating reason
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Relieved from jury duty w/cause
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pregnant
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Relieved from jury challenge for cause
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prejudice, same crime, know someone in courtroom
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Probable reasons for peremptory challenge
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molest case don't want pregnant women, cocaine sale don't want cop or elderly person
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res judicata
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final judgment
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actus reus
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the guilty act
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mens rea
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criminal intent
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Name 4 Miranda Rights
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1. The right to remain silent
2. Statements made can be used as evidence against you in court. 3. Right to represented by counsel 4. If accused cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided by the court. |
