1) What does voir dire mean?
a) when prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds before being chosen to sit on a jury
b) the beginning of a trial
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All about court and legal terms. Capital punishment, defendants, impartiality, jury duty, juvenile, mistrials, perjury, plaintiffs, statues, voir dires, and other court and legal terms.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Copyright lawyers
Copyright lawyers deal with litigation. They prosecute or defend those who have violated copyright laws.
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Estate lawyers
Estate lawyers, also called probate lawyers, help estate beneficiaries on settling all of the affairs of a deceased person.
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Probate lawyers
Probate lawyers, also called estate lawyers, help estate beneficiaries on settling all of the affairs of a deceased person.
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Tax lawyers
Tax lawyers work with taxpayers to solve their problems with the IRS. They can help with audits, liens, and tax related issues.
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Contempt of court
Contempt of court is willful disrespect to the court, its process, and rules.
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Litigant
A litigant is one of the parties involved in a lawsuit. Litigants can be the side that is bringing the lawsuit or the side being sued.
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Fiduciary
A fiduciary is someone such as a guardian, trustee, who acts in the best interests of another person.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Voir dire
Voir dire is when prospective jurors are questioned about their backgrounds before being chosen to sit on a jury.
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Capital punishment
Capital punishment is the death penalty. It is the execution of someone by judicial process as punishment for an offense.
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Deposition
A deposition is witness testimony given under oath, usually in an attorney's office and recorded for use in court at a later time.
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DUI lawyers
A DUI lawyer handles matters relating to people who are charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Jury duty
Jury duty is when someone is summoned to court to be a member of a jury.
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Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction is the right and power of the courts within a territory to rule on issues related to the parties.
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Litigation
A litigation is the process of settling a dispute through the court system between two or more parties.
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Competency to stand trial
Competency to stand trial is an evaluation of a defendant's mental condition at the time of trial.
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Guilty plea
A guilty plea is when the defendant admits to having committed an offense he is charged with. A guilty plea is the opposite of a not guilty plea.
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Pleas
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Transcript
A transcript is a written record of what was said in a legal proceeding.
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Restitution
Restitution is the act of making good and reimbursing someone for their losses, damage, or injury.
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Mistrial
A mistrial is a trial which is terminated before a final conclusion has been reached.
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Insanity plea
An insanity plea is a claim by a defendant that they lacked the mental capacity at the time of the crime and therefore are not responsible for it.
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Pleas
Eviction
Eviction means to remove someone from their property through legal means.
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Enjoin
Enjoin is an injunction that legally forbids someone from performing a specific act, or requires them to perform a certain act.
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Continuance
A continuance is a postponement of court proceedings until a later date.
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Court and legal terms - trivia 18
1) What does swear mean?
a) to lie under oath
b) a commitment to tell the truth under oath
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a) to lie under oath
b) a commitment to tell the truth under oath
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Court and legal terms - trivia 17
1) What is perjury?
a) deliberately making false statements while under oath
b) deliberately making false statements
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a) deliberately making false statements while under oath
b) deliberately making false statements
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Court and legal terms - trivia 16
1) What is an appeal?
a) to stay with the original decision
b) to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for review
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a) to stay with the original decision
b) to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for review
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Court and legal terms - trivia 15
1) What does a grand jury do?
a) decide the final verdict of a trial
b) decides weather there is enough evidence to bring a trial forward
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a) decide the final verdict of a trial
b) decides weather there is enough evidence to bring a trial forward
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Saturday, June 6, 2009
Appellee
An appellee is the respondent. They are the party against whom an appeal is taken.
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Probate court
A probate court has jurisdiction over the probate of wills and the administration of estates.
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Juvenile court
A juvenile court has authority over cases involving people under a certain age, usually 18 years old.
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Family court
A family court has jurisdiction over family disputes, such as custody of children.
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Federal court
A federal court is organized under the Constitution and laws of the federal government of the United States.
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Supreme court
The supreme court is the highest federal court in the United States. It has jurisdiction over all every other court in the nation.
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Appellate court
An appellate court reviews decisions of lower courts. An appellate court is the same as an appeals court.
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Appeals court
An appeals court reviews decisions of lower courts. An appeals court is the same as an appellate court.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Motion
A motion means to bring a limited, contested matter before a court for decision by the judge.
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Objection
An objection is taking exception to testimony or procedure. A judge has the authority to sustain or overrule a party’s objection.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Court and legal terms - trivia 14
1) What does a court reporter do?
a) makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statements
b) helps to prepare and file legal documents
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a) makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statements
b) helps to prepare and file legal documents
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Monday, June 1, 2009
Appeal
An appeal means to take a case with an official decision to a higher court for review.
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Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding which offers protection from a creditor if someone is unable to pay their debts.
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Court and legal terms - trivia 13
1) What does a legal secretary do?
a) works to assist the judge
b) works to assist lawyers; helps to prepare and file legal documents
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a) works to assist the judge
b) works to assist lawyers; helps to prepare and file legal documents
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Employment lawyers
Employment lawyers handle discrimination, harassment, etc in the workplace.
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Friday, May 29, 2009
Shorthand
Shorthand is a method of quickly writing by using abbreviations or symbols.
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Court reporter
A court reporter makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court testimony and other oral statements.
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Joint custody
Joint custody is when both divorced parents share legal and physical custody of their children.
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Probate
Probate is to establish the legal validity of a will and distribute the deceased person's property.
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Fraud
Fraud is intentional deception made for personal gain or to damage another individual.
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Court and legal terms - trivia 12
1) What is common law?
a) law based on current court decisions
b) law based on earlier court decisions
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a) law based on current court decisions
b) law based on earlier court decisions
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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Legal custody
Legal custody is custody awarded by law to care for and the responsibility of a child.
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Legal separation
A legal separation is a judgment that allows a married couple to live apart from each other while still remaining married. It allows them to divide their assets and debts.
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Legal secretary
A legal secretary works to assist lawyers. They help to prepare and file legal documents.
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Legal aid
Legal aid is aid that may be available to people who can't afford legal representation.
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Family law
Family law is law that deals with family related issues. Some examples are marriage, separation, divorce, and child support.
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Bankruptcy lawyers
Bankruptcy lawyers handle all matters relating to personal or business bankruptcy.
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Statute
Statutes are laws that are decided by the legislative branch of government.
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Law library
A law library is a library that assist law students, judges, clerks, and others in law matters. Many books and information can be found on all law topics.
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Court and legal terms - trivia 11
1) What does pro bono mean?
a) a lawyer who charges for services
b) a lawyer who provides his or her services for free
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a) a lawyer who charges for services
b) a lawyer who provides his or her services for free
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Business law
Business law is law that governs businesses and commercial transactions.
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Federal law
Federal law is law created by the federal government of a country.
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Pro bono
Pro bono means a lawyer who provides his or her services for free.
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Wrongful death
A wrongful death is the death of a person caused by negligence or a wrongful act.
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Law firm
A law firm is a business formed by one or more lawyers who practice law.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Court and legal terms - trivia 10
1) What is a bench trial?
a) a trial with a jury
b) a trial without a jury
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a) a trial with a jury
b) a trial without a jury
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Court and legal terms - trivia 9
1) What does seizure mean?
a) a decision to keep something
b) the act of taking property forcibly
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a) a decision to keep something
b) the act of taking property forcibly
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Court and legal terms - trivia 8
1) What does incarceration mean?
a) to lock up, imprison, confine
b) to be let free
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a) to lock up, imprison, confine
b) to be let free
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Perjury
Perjury is deliberately making false statements while under oath.
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Sunday, May 17, 2009
Court and legal terms - trivia 7
1) What does amend mean?
a) to change
b) to never change
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a) to change
b) to never change
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Court and legal terms - trivia 6
1) What is a judgment?
a) a possible decision
b) the final decision made by a court
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a) a possible decision
b) the final decision made by a court
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
Executor
An executor is the person appointed to carry out the details of the will.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Nursing home lawyers
Nursing home lawyers deal with abuse and negligence in nursing homes.
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Court and legal terms - trivia 5
1) Who is a juvenile?
a) someone over the age over 21
b) someone under the age of 18
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a) someone over the age over 21
b) someone under the age of 18
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Court and legal terms - trivia 4
1) Who is a plaintiff?
a) a person who has to answer the complaint of the defendant
b) a person who brings the lawsuit to court
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a) a person who has to answer the complaint of the defendant
b) a person who brings the lawsuit to court
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Sunday, May 10, 2009
Courtroom
A courtroom is where a judge holds court. There is sometimes a jury.
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Grand jury
A grand jury decides weather there is enough evidence to bring a trial forward.
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Personal injury lawyers
A personal injury lawyer handles matters if you are injured due to the negligence of another party.
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Defendant
A defendant is a person who has to answer the complaint of the plaintiff. A defendant is the opposite of a plaintiff.
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Plaintiff
A plaintiff is the person who brings the lawsuit to court. A plaintiff is the opposite of a defendant.
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Court and legal terms - trivia 3
1) What are damages?
a) money that is awarded by the court to someone for loss or injury
b) a measure to dismiss a case
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a) money that is awarded by the court to someone for loss or injury
b) a measure to dismiss a case
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Will
A will is a document that shows how a person wants his property distributed at the time of his or her death.
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Medical malpractice lawyers
Medical malpractice lawyers deal with injury or death from negligence by a health care provider, if the patient feels that negligence or bad performance has caused them harm.
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Court and legal terms - trivia 2
1) What is an estate?
a) property that must be forfeited
b) property owned by a person; all of their assets
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a) property that must be forfeited
b) property owned by a person; all of their assets
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Court and legal terms - trivia 1
1) What does demurrer mean?
a) challenges whether or not a legal cause of action exists for the facts
b) giving up ones property to another person
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a) challenges whether or not a legal cause of action exists for the facts
b) giving up ones property to another person
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Asbestos lawyers
Asbestos lawyers deal with matters relating to people diagnosed with asbestos cancer or mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. People may have suffered from health effects from exposure to asbestos on the job, in their environment, or other places.
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Divorce lawyers
Divorce lawyers deal with matters relating to a divorce. They handle termination of legal marriage, helping to negotiate distribution of property and future property, matters related to raising children, child custody, child support, and spousal support.
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Immigration lawyers
Immigration lawyers deal with the many types of immigration laws. They handle getting visas, green cards, naturalization for people, legal immigration, and deportation.
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Seizure
A seizure is the act of taking property forcibly. Some examples are real estate, money, and automobiles.
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Criminal defense lawyers
Criminal defense lawyers defend people and companies who are charged with criminal conduct. Even if the client is guilty, criminal defense lawyers must do whatever is necessary so the person will not be convicted of the crime. It is the job of criminal defense lawyers to make the prosecution prove its case against their client.
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