Legal Terminology in Court Cases

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A person who appeals a decision made by a court

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Appellant

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The person charged with a crime or violation

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Defendant

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A person who won a case and is being sued to have the case overturned

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Appellee

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a person who brings a case against another in a court of law

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Plaintiff

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In a criminal trial, the person who is prosecuting the defendant, or in other words, trying to convict the defendant of a crime

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Prosecutor

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The attorney who is looking out for the best interests of the defendant

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Defense Attorney

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a public official who represents the government in criminal cases

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District Attorney

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a free lawyer assigned to a case when the defendant cannot afford an attorney

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Public Defender

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a legal standard that means there is a reasonable belief that a crime has been committed or that a person is responsible for it

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Probable Cause

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A request for a higher court to determine if a lower court’s decision was correct

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Appeals