Action correct answers lawsuit, case
adverse witness correct answers witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party
calling him
Affidavit, Affiant correct answers witness statement of facts made under oath. An affiant signs
and affidavit
Affirm correct answers did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an oath
and affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury
aggravating mitigating circumstances correct answers considerations which increase are
aggravate or decrease or mitigate a sentence imposed in criminal cases under sentencing
guidelines
allocation correct answers i formal sentence by convicted defendant as to whether there is any
reason why judgment should not be rendered against him when a sentencing bargain has been
agreed to in exchange for a guilty plea the defendant must admit guilt.
Amendment correct answers change / correction whether benefits you are not whether adding or
subtracting
answer / complaint correct answers response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
Arbitration correct answers dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment correct answers bringing an accused person into court to plead to a criminal charge
arrest or custody correct answers restraint and Detention of a person suspected of a crime /
temporarily holding at scene of a crime Premiere questioning is not an arrest
bail on recognizance correct answers commonly Bail refers to an amount of money deposit it as a
form of collateral to guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear in court
bench conference correct answers a discussion between attorneys and the judge outside the
hearing of the jury or courtroom audio such a discussion may or may not be on the record
bench warrant correct answers authority to find and bring to court someone who has failed to
appear
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt / preponderance of evidence correct answers Beyond A Reasonable
Doubt is the standard for conviction in a criminal trial. Preponderance of evidence is the standard
for winning in a civil matter
, Bifurcations correct answers trial of certain issues separately as guilt / penalty or complaint/
damages
black letter law correct answers basic principles of law especially when published in statutes
Black's Law Dictionary correct answers a standard legal reference work including abbreviations
and other matters
briefs correct answers paper submitted by attorneys either pre or post trial, explaining or
defending their clients position
burden of proof / standard of evidence correct answers the obligation to provide affirmative
affirmative proof on an issue. The standard of evidence is how much evidence or what type of it
evidence is needed to bear that burden
calendar correct answers Court schedule
case in Chief correct answers primary presentation of evidence by a party
case law correct answers printed discussions and opinions of appellate jurisdiction
cause of action correct answers situation causing a lawsuit
certiorati, writ of correct answers an appellate court order especially from the Supreme Court,
granting a hearing to an appellant. If a hearing is granted, the lower court is ordered to provide a
certified record of the case for the appellate judges to review
chain of custody correct answers record showing proper maintenance of "real" evidence such as
seized narcotics or weapons as opposed to me or
challenge correct answers objection to having someone serve as a juror. A challenge maybe for
cause as when the person does not speak English or preemptory with no reason given
Chambers correct answers a judge's office within a courthouse
charge to the jury correct answers instructions from the judge concerning the law which governs
a case
chattel correct answers an article of personal or movable property
Circuit Court of Appeals correct answers Federal appellate level immediately below Supreme
Court
class action correct answers suit joined in by a group of people, sometimes a large number, who
share significant interest in the outcome of a matter