Jury Legal Terms Flashcards
(27 cards)
Appeal
Appellant resorts to a higher court for obtaining a review of a lower court decision.
Acquittal
Reason that a person is not guilty of the crime which is what the person has been charged with
Bailiff
An officer that does certain actions like arrests and execute writs.
Brief
Document stating facts of a clients case.
Due process
Citizens should be treated the same or fairly by the judicial system.
Exhibit
An object displayed for the public to see in a trial. ( evidence)
Circuit court
Court systems in several different places or jurisdictions
Complaint
Pleading that starts a civil lawsuit by setting forth for the court.
Cross examination
When u question a witness during a trial by the opposing side
Deposition
A pretrial interrogation of a witness.
Evidence
Facts or info telling whether a belief is true. ( objects)
Indictment
To be Charged with a Serious crime.
Prosecution
Conducting of legal events against a person in respect of a criminal charge.
Probable cause
reasonable grounds to believe that a crime has been committed
Sustain
Words used by a judge when he agrees with lawyer who raised the objection.
Prosecutor
Government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
Litigation
Process of resolving a dispute through the court system
Misdemeanor
Crime or offense that is less serious than a felony; minor misbehavior.
Rebuttal
A reply intended to show fault in an opponents argument.
Plaintiff
A person who brings a legal action against another.
Jurisdiction
Authority to hear a case.
Exclusive jurisdiction
Only federal courts can hear the case
Concurrent jurisdiction
A case that can be heard by either state or federal court.
Original jurisdiction
Authority to hear cases for the first time
