Worksheetslaw terms valcin class
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Worksheet time: 34mins
what does acquittal mean?
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which the person has been charged.
The bankruptcy judges in regular active service in each district; a unit of the district court
A trial without a jury, in which the judge serves as the fact-finder.
A term used to describe evidence that may be considered by a jury or judge in civil and criminal cases.
None of the above
When will an appeal be used?
To make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public.
To remove someone
Evidence indicating that a defendant did commit the crime.
All of the above
What would the statement "beyond all reasonable doubt" mean?
means proof that is close to an absolute certainty
part of jury instructions in all criminal trials, in which the jurors are told that they can only find the defendant guilty if they are convinced "beyond a reason- able doubt" of his or her guilt.
Reasonable doubt is a term used in jurisdiction of common law countries
All of the above
what are counsels?
The offices of a judge and his or her staff.
the lawyer or lawyers conducting a case.
The official decision of a court finally resolving the dispute between the parties to the lawsuit.
A creditor's assertion of a right to payment from a debtor or the debtor's property.
What does conviction mean?
a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law
A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.
the legal world, when a judge or jury convicts someone of a crime finding them guilty this is called a coviction
When the person dies which being charged with felony
what does corroborating evidence mean?
is evidence at tends to support a proposition that is already supported by some initial evidence, therefore confirming the proposition
A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants
All of the above
None of the above
What does contempt of court mean?
An opportunity for lawyers to summarize their position before the court and also to answer the judges' questions
Written statements filed with the court that describe a party's legal or factual assertions about the case.
The offense of being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law and its officers.
he punishment ordered by a court for a defendant convicted of a crime
What does adjudication mean?
the act pf judging the case,competition, or argument, or of making of a formal decision about something
Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
A claim for which a specific value has not been determined
formal judgment on a disputed matter
acquittal antonyms
conviction
condemnation
verdict
guilty
what are examples of counsels?
counselor
judge
Lawyer
legal practitioner;
Appeal synonyms
ask urgently
retrial
request urgently
makes an urgent
conviction synonym
opinion
belief
judgement
sentence
contempt of court synonyms
disrespect
nice
respectful
lawyers
Adjudication synonymy
All of the below
none of the below
refereeing
arbitration
where would "beyond reasonable doubt" be used
jail
court
criminal prosecution
police station
Acquittal synonym
clearing
exoneration
evidence
guilty
conviction antonyms
acquittal
politics
offense
criminal
In To kill a mockingbird who is the counsel?
Tom Robinson
Atticus
Jem
Scout
