Chap 1.1 Vocab Prac Flashcard 2023 24

Front

A legal system of common law origin where two parties advocate opposing positions and a neutral finder of fact determines the truth.

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Adversarial System

Front

A trial without a jury where the judge is the factfinder.

Back

Bench Trial

Front

First ten Amendments to the Constitution guaranteeing fundamental rights.

Back

Bill of Rights:

Front

Individual rights protected by law from government violation.

Back

Civil Liberties

Front

Methods and institutions for dealing with criminal offenders: prisons, jails, probation, parole.

Back

Corrections

Front

Government entity for legal disputes

Back

Court

Front

An act or omission prohibited by law with punishment

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Crime

Front

Agencies and processes by governments to prevent/control crime and impose penalties.

Back

Criminal Justice System

Front

In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Back

Defendant

Front

A lawyer specializing in defending a person accused of a crime.

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Defense Counsel