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LEADING THE WITNESS MEANING FULL
LEADING THE WITNESS MEANING TRIAL
LEADING THE WITNESS MEANING FREE

The crime of attempting to kill or cause serious physical injury to another person. ArrestĪpprehension or detention of a person by a law enforcement officer. ArraignmentĬriminal defendant’s initial appearance in court held for the purpose of informing the defendant of the charges, allowing the defendant to state an answer to the charges, setting bail and appointing an attorney if necessary. To bring one charged with a crime to court to answer the charge made against him or her. Arbitrationĭetermination of a controversy by a third party chosen by the two opposing parties who agree to abide by the decision of the third party.

One selected and bound by principles of law to decide on a controversy referee also arbitrator. Appointed CounselĪn attorney appointed by the court to represent an indigent defendant in a criminal case. The act of making a request for something, such as opening documents in a civil probate matter or Children’s Court matter.

LEADING THE WITNESS MEANING TRIAL

Having the power to hear appeals and to reverse court decisions refers to a court of review rather than one with trial jurisdiction. The party against whom an appeal is taken. AppearanceĪppearing in court as an attorney, a plaintiff or a defendant in an action. Appeal BondĪ sum of money posted by an appellant. AppealĪ procedure in which a party to a legal proceeding seeks the reversal or modification by a higher court of a judgment or final order of a lower court or administrative agency. The pleading filed by a defendant responding to the allegations of a plaintiff’s petition/ complaint. Annulmentĭiffers conceptually from a divorce in that a divorce terminates a legal status, whereas an annulment establishes that a marital status never existed. To change or modify in an attempt to improve, correct or update. AllocutionĬourt’s inquiry if there is any legal cause why sentence should not be imposed.

To affirm or declare positively but without proof.

AllegationĪn assertion made by a party which must be proved or supported with evidence. Term used to indicate another name by which a person is known ie.) a/k/a (Also Known As), d/b/a (Doing Business As), f/ka (Formerly Known As), n/k/a (Now Known As) Alias ProcessĪny process identical to the original but issued upon request of party after the original process was issued because the original was not returned, was returned without service, or was improperly served. Similar to a servant for the purposes of the rule of respondent superior, under which a principal may be held liable for the wrongful acts or omissions of his/her agents or servants. One who is authorized to act for another. An affirmative defense must be established by a preponderance of the evidence and the party asserting it has the burden of proof. In civil cases, an affirmative defense may be asserted by a defendant or by a plaintiff in opposition to a counterclaim. In criminal law, a defense asserted by a defendant, who has the burden of producing the evidence to support it. Make a formal declaration in place of an oath. AffidavitĪ written statement sworn to before a notary public or another person possessing authority to administer an oath. To support, defend or plead in favor of another in a judicial proceeding. Advocate (n.)Ī counselor in a judicial proceeding one who pleads the cause of another, an attorney.

LEADING THE WITNESS MEANING FULL

The system of trial practice in the United States and some other countries in which each of the opposing, or adversary, parties has full opportunity to present and establish opposing contentions before the court. Oral advice by a judge to a jury or defendant. Giving or pronouncing a judgment or decree by a court of law.

AdjournmentĬlosing of open court usually for lunch, close of the day or recess. Action In RemĪ suit or legal proceeding directed against specific property. Action In PersonamĪ suit or legal proceeding against the person founded on a personal liability. ActionĪ proceeding in a court of law by which one party sues to secure the protection of a right or the prevention of a wrong.

LEADING THE WITNESS MEANING FREE

To free from accusation to clear to pronounce not guilty. AccessoryĪ person who assists in the commission of a crime, either before or after the commission of the crime.

A legal theory alleging improper use by the defendant of a court process, such as a subpoena or lawsuit.