Filosofia

Absolution-Judgment in which stipulates that a criminal defendant has not been found guilty beyond reasonable doubt. In other words, a verdict of "not guilty."

Affidavit-A written statement made under oath and confirmed by a notary who makes or official who has the authority to administer oaths.

Confirmation-In practice appeals court means that this court has concluded that the decision of a lower court is correct and is well interpreted by this court.

Answer-The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and thus establishing the principles for its defense.

Appeal-A request made after a trial by a party that has lost one or more issues and seeks a court rank (Court of Appeal) determine whether decisions have been correct. Such a request is referred to as "appeal." A person appealing is known as "appellant," the other party is called "appeal."

Appeals-court an appeals court has the power to review the decision of a lower court (trial court). For example, the circuit court of appeals EU reviews decisions of the district courts of EU

Processing-A procedure in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought to court, oriented on their positions, and has been asked about states: guilty or innocent.

Safety deposit-issued for the release of a criminal defendant or witness in legal custody (usually money) to ensure his day and time stipulated by the court.

A bankruptcy-court case in which people or businessmen that cannot pay their debts can seek help from the court and have a fresh start. Covered under the protection of bankruptcy court, debtors can discard debts and usually pay a portion of them. Bankruptcy judges preside over these procedures.

Bench trial-In this type of trial a judge decides which party prevails.

Written ("brief") - A submitted by the parties to a case written statement explaining why the court should decide the case or describe the particulars of a case in favor of that party.

Office of judge-magistrate's office typically includes work space for his assistants and secretary.

A crime capital offense punishable by death.

The common-law reflected in the written decisions of the law courts. The presiding judges are determined by seniority.

Chief Justice-The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of the court. The presiding judges are determined by seniority.

A clerk of the court-appointed official court judges to assist in managing the flow of cases in court, keep records, handle financial matters and provide any appropriate assistance to the court.

The common-law legal system that originated in England and is now used in the United States is based on the articulation of legal principles in a historical succession of judicial decisions. The principles of customary law can be changed by legislation.

Request-A written statement filed by an applicant and that starts a civil process, establishing damages allegedly committed by the defendant and the court requesting compensation.

Agreement-An agreement between two or more people who creates an obligation to do or not do a particular thing.

Sentence-A finding of guilt against a criminal defendant.

Legal counseling and legal adviser. It also refers to the group of lawyers in a case.

Court reporter-A person who maintains a record word for word what was said in court generally using a machine shorthand, shorthand alone or a recording. When prompted, it produced a transcript of the proceedings.

Damage-Money paid by defendants to the plaintiffs who have triumphed in a civil case to compensate them for their damages.

Default judgment hearing-A ruling made in favor of the plaintiff because the defendant failed to appear in person to answer or address the plaintiff's claims.

Respondent-In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff makes the demand. In a criminal case is the person accused of a crime.

Deposition-An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements often are taken to examine potential witnesses to the discovery of evidence or to be used later in court. See Discovery.

Discovery-The process by which lawyers know about the case of his opponent as they prepare for trial. Commonly used tools in a discovery of evidence are: depositions, interrogatories, requests for admission or requests for documents. All these tools help attorneys learn about the relevant facts and helps them collect and examine the relevant documents or other materials.

Proceedings-A record that contains the complete history of each case and chronological entries summarizing court proceedings.

"In banc" He means the court sessions with all members of the same and in which more involved than usual. Circuit courts of E.U. usually meet in panels of three judges, but all judges of the court may decide certain matters together, then we say that they are gathered "en banc." (In English it is pronounced "In banc")

Fair-Belonging in a civil lawsuit to "equity" rather than "right." In the English legal history, the courts of "law" may order the payment of damages and can afford to be no other choice. See damages. A separate court of equity can order someone to do something or desist from doing so. For example, injunction ("injuction"). In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both powers, in law and in equity, but the distinction is important. For example: a jury trial is normally available in cases of "right" but not in cases of "fairness."

Evidence-Information presented in testimony or documents that are used to persuade the judge or jury ("fact finder") to decide the case in favor of one party or another.

A Federal public defender- attorney employed by the federal courts full time to provide legal defense for defendants who cannot afford it. The court administers the federal defender program according to the Criminal Justice Act.

Federal jurisdiction in question-The jurisdiction granted to federal courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the Federal Constitution, the laws of Congress and treaties.

Crime or offense-A serious crime that incurs a penalty of more than one year in prison. See also misdemeanor.

File-Save some documents in the custody of the court officer to enter as files or records of a case.

Grand jury-body 16-23 citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which are presented by the prosecutor, and determine if there is probable cause that a person committed an offense. See also Processing and federal prosecutor.

A habeas corpus-written (court order) that is usually used to bring a prisoner before a court to determine the legality of their detention. A person who is detained under the state court proceedings may file a petition in federal court for habeas corpus; thus seeks to federal court review if the state had violated their rights under the United States Constitution. Federal prisoners may also file a habeas corpus. An application like this can also be used to put a person in custody before the court to testify or to be processed.

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