Florida Bail Bond State Test Guide 2023/2024 Already Passed

FLORIDA BAIL BOND STATE TEST GUIDE 2023/2024 ALREADY PASSED Actus Reus Guilty act as an element of criminal responsibility-the wrongful act or omission that compromises the physical components of a crime Acquittal 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 To be set free, released or discharged from an obligation, burden or accusation Adjudicate To pass judgment on as a judge- To give a ruling- To make a formal judgement Adjudication The formal judgment on a disputed matter- The legal process of resolving a dispute Appeal Bond 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 A person authorized to act for another person or group when dealing with third parties Affidavit A sworn written statement under oath Appeal A request for a hearing to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court. Appearance Bond 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 A person who is dissatisfied with the judgement of a lower court and asks a superior court to review the decision Arrest A seizure or forcible restraint, The taking or keeping of a person in custody by legal authority Arrest Warrant A document issued by a judge or magistrate that authorizes someone's arrest by legal authority Assault An intentional act by one person to another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact Attachment The legal seizure of people or property by a court order Attorney-In-Fact One who is an agent or representative of another and is given authority to act in that persons place and name Attorney One who represents clients in court proceedings- A qualified lawyer Authority, Actual Authority given explicitly in writing or orally to an agent by contract and/or by power of attorney Authority, Apparent Authority the public may believe an agent to possess Authority, Express Authority or power of attorney directly, firmly and explicitly stated Bail 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 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