Legal Terms

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• burden of proof

• premeditate

• motive

• menace

What is a sentence in legal terms?

• A sentence refers to the duration of a trial in court.

• A sentence is a formal judgment or decision by a court regarding a convicted individual's punishment.

• A sentence is a statement made by a lawyer during a negotiation.

• A sentence is a type of legal document used to file a lawsuit.

Who brings a case against another in a civil court?

• Plaintiff

• Bailiff

• Judge

• Defendant

What is the role of a defendant in a legal case?

• The defendant is the person accused of a crime in a legal case.

• The defendant is the judge overseeing the case.

• The defendant is the lawyer representing the prosecution.

• The defendant is a witness providing testimony.

What is a trial?

• A trial is a type of medical examination.

• A trial is a cooking competition.

• A trial is a formal legal proceeding to resolve disputes or determine guilt.

• A trial is a form of entertainment like a play.

What does a verdict represent in a trial?

• A suggestion made by a lawyer during the trial.

• The formal decision made by a jury or judge in a trial.

• The evidence presented by the prosecution.

• The opening statement given by the defense attorney.

What does it mean to acquit someone?

• To declare someone not guilty of a crime.

• To sentence someone to community service.

• To find someone guilty of a crime.

• To release someone from prison without charges.

What does it mean to convict someone?

• To find someone guilty of a crime.

• To charge someone with a crime.

• To investigate a crime scene.

• To release someone from prison.

What is the purpose of an appeal?

• The purpose of an appeal is to seek a review and correction of a lower court's decision.

• To request a new trial without any grounds.

• To file a lawsuit against a party.

• To change the laws governing the case.

What is the meaning of 'habeas corpus' in legal terms?

• A legal principle that allows a person to challenge unlawful detention.

• A type of contract between two parties.

• A method of transferring property ownership.

• A legal term for a court's final decision.