CRM 3.4 Vocab

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Trial means...

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The act of a hearing in a case in court.

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Ex-Post Facto means...

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A law changing legal consequences of past actions before the law took effect.

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Plead the Fifth means...

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The right to not testify against yourself during trial.

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Juvenile Law

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A type of law which deals with children.

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Appellate Process

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Power of a court to review and change lower court rulings.

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Habeas Corpus means...

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A legal rule requiring a prisoner to be presented in court and the arrestor to prove proper cause for detention.

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Jury Summons means...

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When a citizen is required to appear as a jury.

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Judicial Review

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The power of a court to decide if a law or government decision is constitutional.

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Items used to prove fact or truth in a case

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evidence

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Outcome of a case decided by jury or judge.

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Verdict