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11 Cards in this Set
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Arraignment
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Criminal case proceeding in which the defendant is brought before the trial court to answer criminal charges by entering a plea of guilty or not guilty.
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Attorney of Law
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Individual who is admitted to the bar and thus may represent clients in legal proceeding.
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Attorney of Record
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Attorney whose name appears on the permanent records and files of a particular case.
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Autopsy
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The examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
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Bail
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Monetary sum which can be assessed by a judge to insure that a criminal defendant who is being released prior to trial, in fact, appear in court on a trial date.
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Bailiff
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Courtroom attendant responsible for keeping order in the courtroom and overseeing the jury.
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Burden of Proof
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Responsibility for affirmatively proving the disputed facts in a case.
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Case
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Lawsuit, suit or action being resolved through the use of the court system.
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Chambers
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Private office of the judge.
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Civil Law
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Generally deals with personal actions usually involves a contract, collection of a debt or compensation for personal injury or property loss.
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Closing Arguments
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Final statement given by an attorney for each party which summarizes each party’s position on the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
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