FLORIDA BAIL BOND STATE TEST GUIDE 2020 questions and answers well illustrated.

FLORIDA BAIL BOND STATE TEST GUIDE 2020 questions and answers well illustrated. Actus Reus - correct answers.Guilty act as an element of criminal responsibility-the wrongful act or omission that compromises the physical components of a crime Acquittal - correct answers.The legal and formal certification of the innocence of a person who has been charged with a crime- To be found innocent of a crime Acquit - correct answers.To be set free, released or discharged from an obligation, burden or accusation Adjudicate - correct answers.To pass judgment on as a judge- To give a ruling- To make a formal judgement Adjudication - correct answers.The formal judgment on a disputed matter- The legal process of resolving a dispute Appeal Bond - correct answers.Operates as a bail bond for an appellant in a criminal case- with conditions of prosecuting the appeal and/or they will surrender themselves to serve the sentence if the lower court verdict is upheld Agent - correct answers.A person authorized to act for another person or group when dealing with third parties Affidavit - correct answers.A sworn written statement under oath Appeal - correct answers.A request for a hearing to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. Appearance Bond - correct answers.In a criminal proceeding, it guarantees the defendant will appear in court every time they are ordered to do so until the case is disposed Appellant - correct answers.A person who is dissatisfied with the judgement of a lower court and asks a superior court to review the decision Arrest - correct answers.A seizure or forcible restraint, The taking or keeping of a person in custody by legal authority Arrest Warrant - correct answers.A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes someone's arrest by legal authority Assault - correct answers.An intentional act by one person to another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact Attachment - correct answers.The legal seizure of people or property by a court order Attorney-In-Fact - correct answers.One who is an agent or representative of another and is given authority to act in that persons place and name Attorney - correct answers.One who represents clients in court proceedings- A qualified lawyer Authority, Actual - correct answers.Authority given explicitly in writing or orally to an agent by contract and/or by power of attorney Authority, Apparent - correct answers.Authority the public may believe an agent to possess Authority, Express - correct answers.Authority or power of attorney directly, firmly and explicitly stated Bail - correct answers.To procure the release of a person from legal custody- Money or form of security given to assure the appearance of the defendant at all stages of a criminal proceeding Bail Bond - correct answers.A bond executed by a defendant who has been arrested with other persons such as a surety, guaranteeing the defendant will appear in court every time they are ordered to do so until the case is disposed- An appearance bond Bail Bond Agent - correct answers.An appointed limited surety agent by power of attorney of an insurer to execute bail bonds in connection with judicial proceedings for a fee Battery - correct answers.The act of unlawfully touching another person Bench Warrant - correct answers.An order that a judge or group of judges issue directly to law enforcement with the purpose of arresting that individual/subject Bond - correct answers.A written instrument in which the principal/obligor agrees to perform an act for the obligee and a third party/surety agrees to pay the penalty should the principal fail to perform/fulfill the obligation promised Breach Of Contract - correct answers.An unjustified failure to perform an agreement/contract at its due date Build Up Fund - correct answers.Funds held in trust for the limited surety agent held by the surety to help indemnify the surety from losses caused by the agent with a portion of each premium deposited into the fund Burden Of Proof - correct answers.A duty placed upon the defendant to prove or disprove a disputed fact Cease And Decease Order - correct answers.An order for an individual or business to stop an illegal activity Capias - correct answers.A writ/warrant ordering the arrest of a named person Capital Offense - correct answers.A felony punishable by the death penalty Civil Case - correct answers.When a person or business/plaintiff seeking monetary value claims to have been harmed by the actions of another person or business/defendant Collateral - correct answers.Valued item given by or on behalf of the principal/defendant to protect the surety from loss Committing Magistrate - correct answers.A judicial officer who decides if there is enough evidence for a case to proceed and whether defendants should be committed or released until trial Concealment - correct answers.Fraudulent failure to reveal information Consideration - correct answers.Something of value given by both parties to a contract that induces them to enter into the agreement to exchange mutual performances Contempt Bond - correct answers.A bond used in civil contempt cases to guarantee the principal will obey the orders of the court at a later date Contempt Of Court-Civil - correct an individual fails to adhere to an order from the court, with resulting injury to a private party's rights Contempt Of Court-Criminal - correct answers.A criminal charge which is used to punish behavior that interferes with the proceedings or orders of a court Contract - correct answers.a legally binding document between at least two parties that defines and governs the rights and duties of the parties to an agreement that is enforceable by law Conversion - correct answers.When someone intentionally interferes with personal property belonging to another person Conviction - correct answers.A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant by a jury or judge Corporate Surety - correct answers.A legal business entity/company created for the purpose of issuing any/all types of bonds Co-Sureties - correct answers.A surety bond that is guaranteed by two or more surety companies Counsel - correct answers.Leagal Advisors- Lawyer/Attorney Counter Sign - correct answers.To endorse/sign a document already signed by another Court - correct answers.A person or government institution with the authority to adjudicate legal disputes between parties and carry out the administration of justice in civil, criminal, and administrative matters