The first document that starts a lawsuit, explaining what the problem is.

An action that is against the law.

The conclusion or judgment made by a court.

A court order that tells someone to do something or stop doing something.

The person who is being accused or sued in court.

A disagreement that might lead to a lawsuit.

When a judge does not agree with the jury majority's decision.

The right to a fair trial and legal protections.

What a judge or jury decides about the facts of a case.

A complaint or problem that can lead to legal action.

The reasons for taking legal action.

Being fair and not taking sides.

A formal charge that someone has committed a crime.

A court order that tells someone to stop doing something.

The power of courts to decide if laws are constitutional.

The process of taking a disagreement to court.

A less serious crime that is usually punished with a fine or a short jail time.

A request made to the court asking for a specific ruling.

A written explanation by a judge about a court's decision.

A law made by a local government.

To change or reject a previous court decision.

Lying in court after taking an oath to tell the truth.

The person who starts a lawsuit by making a complaint.

A previous court decision that helps decide future cases.

A lawyer who represents the government in a criminal case.

A lawyer provided by the government to help people who cannot afford one.

The process of officially approving something, like an amendment to the Constitution.

Help or a solution provided by the court to someone who has been wronged.

A way the court can fix a wrong or enforce a right.

To overturn a decision made by a lower court.

The level of evidence needed to win a case.

Laws made by legislatures, as opposed to laws made by judges.

To pause or stop a legal order from happening.

A document that requires someone to go to court and testify.

The highest court in the United States that makes final decisions on legal disputes.

A part of the Constitution that says federal laws take precedence over state laws.

The process of choosing jurors for a trial.

A legal document allowing police to arrest someone or search a specific location.

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Acquittal

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A decision that says someone is 'not guilty' of a crime.

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Amicus Curiae

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A person who helps the court by giving information about the law but is not part of the case.

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Brief

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A written explanation by a lawyer that argues why their side should win.

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Burden of Proof

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The responsibility to prove that something is true in a legal case.

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Case Law

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Law that comes from past decisions made in court.

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Civil Case

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A disagreement between people or groups that is settled in court.

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Common Law

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Law created by judges based on past decisions.

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