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38 Cards in this Set
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to hold harmless
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free of responsibility
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a mistrial
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voided
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to indict
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accuse formally by grand jury
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trier of fact
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jury
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an indicated sentence
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pre-established
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under duress
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threat
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a continuance
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postponement
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to set aside
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annul
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the proximate cause
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immediate reason
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a wrongful act
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illegal
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in lieu of
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instead of
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truancy
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absence
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to waive time
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accept a longer time for resolution of case
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a wobbler
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may be a misdemeanor or felony
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to appoint counsel
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the judge naming an attorney to represent someone.
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emancipated person
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a minor recognized as an adult
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de facto
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actual, in fact
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the people
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the prosecution
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to voir dire
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to question under oath
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copulation
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sexual relations
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to seek redress
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compensation or relief
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promissory note
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signed promise to pay
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the provisions
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conditions
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prurient behavior
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lewd
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within the purview
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scope and reach
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to exonerate(acquitted, absolved)
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free from blame
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rap sheet
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list of arrests
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the information
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formal accusation
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pilfer
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steal
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to be privy
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have access to confidential information
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pro tem
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temporary, provisional
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to overturn
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to nullify
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penalty assessment
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additional time in jail
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to plead the fifth
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not testify agains oneself
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mayhem
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dismemberment or maiming
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the minutes
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written record
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his M.O.
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modus operandi
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euthanasia
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mercy killing
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