larceny (Grand Theft or Petty Theft)
robo o hurto (Hurto Mayor o Hurto Menor)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
embezzlement (embezzlement of funds)
desfalco (malversaci\u00f3n de fondos)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
acquittal
absoluci\u00f3n o exoneraci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dispute
discutir o debatir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Habeas Corpus
habeas corpus, recurso de amparo o juicio de amparo (ley de protecci\u00f3n de derechos del detenido)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
court order
orden judicial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bail
fianza, cauci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reasonable Bail
Cauci\u00f3n razonable (fianza justa)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
criminal proceedings
diligencias penales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
continuance
aplazamiento, postergaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mid-term
a medio plazo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Quo Warranto writ
\u00bfPor cual orden judicial?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
warrant
orden judicial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dismissal
desestimaci\u00f3n \/ sobreseimiento<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dismissal with prejudice
Sobreseimiento definitivo (sin reservas de ley)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dismissal without prejudice
sobreseimiento sin prejuicio (sobreseimiento provisional o sobreseimiento con reservas de ley)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
District Attorney (DA)
Fiscal, agente del ministerio publico<\/p>\n\n\n\n
case in chief
Actos probatorios (presentaci\u00f3n del caso de la parte que tiene la carga de la prueba)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
forthwith
de inmediato, al instante<\/p>\n\n\n\n
benefit of the doubt
beneficio de la duda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arraignment
lectura de cargos, instrucci\u00f3n de cargos, acusaci\u00f3n formal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
find someone guilty
dictaminar a alguien culpable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to be intoxicated (drunk)
embriagado, ebrio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to have food poisoning
estar intoxicado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
report a crime
denunciar un delito o reportar un crimen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
police report
Informe policial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to post bail
Depositar cauci\u00f3n, poner la fianza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Complaint
Denuncia (Acusaci\u00f3n formal)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
indictment
Acusaci\u00f3n formal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to dismiss a case
desestimar una causa \/ sobreseer una causa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to grant probation
otorgar el beneficio de la condena condicional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
probation
libertad condicional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
alleged
supuesto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
alleged criminal
supuesto delincuente<\/p>\n\n\n\n
felon
delincuente (delitos graves y violentos)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
crime
el delito, el crimen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The People of the State of California
El Ministerio P\u00fablico del Estado de California<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The People\/The State
El Ministerio P\u00fablico<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attorney General
Fiscal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DMV
Direcci\u00f3n de Tr\u00e1nsito<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plaintiff (criminal)
querellante<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plaintiff (civil)
demandante<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant (criminal)
Acusado, inculpado, procesado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defendant (civil)
demandado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Judicial Council
Judicatura<\/p>\n\n\n\n
state prison
Penal estatal, prisi\u00f3n estatal; reclusorio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
correctional
centro de rehabilitaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
police station
la estaci\u00f3n de polic\u00eda, la comisar\u00eda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
inmate
Recluso, preso, presidiario<\/p>\n\n\n\n
violator
infractor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rapist
violador<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to serve a sentence
cumplir una pena, cumplir una condena, purgar una pena<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to call a case
pasar vista a la causa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to serve documents on someone
entregar documentos a alguien<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motion to set aside
Pedimento para dejar sin efecto; Pedimento de reposici\u00f3n; Recurso de reposici\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Motion to vacate
Pedimento de invalidaci\u00f3n, Recurso de casaci\u00f3n (annulment) ; recurso de nulidad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
motion to suppress
pedimento de exclusi\u00f3n de pruebas; moci\u00f3n para suprimir; pedimento de supresi\u00f3n de pruebas (ilegitimas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Limine Motion
Pedimento In Limine; pedimento de exclusi\u00f3n (de pruebas)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
People rest
el estado termina la presentaci\u00f3n de su caso; la fiscal\u00eda concluye su causa; \u00a1el Ministerio Publico ha dicho!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defense rests
la defensa termina de presentar su caso; \u00a1la defensa ha dicho!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The burden of proof is on the People
el peso de la prueba descansa en el Ministerio P\u00fablico<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to call a witness
convocar un testigo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Three-party agreement
un acuerdo tripartito<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to violate probation
incumplir con la condena condicional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rape
violaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
statutory rape
estrupo; violaci\u00f3n estatutario<\/p>\n\n\n\n
strike that
Me corrijo; tache eso; mejor digo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rephrase the question
Reformule la pregunta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
under penalty of perjury
bajo pena de perjurio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
certificate of non-collusion
cauci\u00f3n de indemnidad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
verbal abuse
abuso verbal; maltrato verbal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
child abuse
Abuso de menores; maltrato de menores<\/p>\n\n\n\n
spousal abuse
Maltrato conyugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
alcohol abuse
Abuso de alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drug abuse
abuso de drogas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
breach of trust
abuso de confianza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
misuse of authority
abuso de autoridad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
judge
el juez<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Respondent (Family Law)
parte demandada<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Petitionar (Family Law)
parte actora; parte demandante<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Constitutional Rights
garant\u00edas constitucionales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You have the right to be represented by an attorney
tiene derecho a representaci\u00f3n letrada; tiene derecho a representaci\u00f3n por un abogado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Balance (amount owed)
el saldo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
racketeering
Crimen organizado, extorsi\u00f3n organizada<\/p>\n\n\n\n
aid and abet
ayudar e incitar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
child support
manutenci\u00f3n de los hijos, pensi\u00f3n alimenticia para los hijos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Open Container
envase abierto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
press charges
presentar cargos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Take the witness stand
Pasar a declarar \/ pasar al estrado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
eye witness
testigo ocular<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to bring to trial
llevar a juicio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
reasonable doubt
duda razonable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
beyond a reasonable doubt
m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de una duda razonable<\/p>\n\n\n\n
witness stand
Estrado de testigos, Banquillo de testigos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
beating
una paliza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
vicious
vicioso \/ atroz<\/p>\n\n\n\n
undoubtedly
sin duda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bloodshot eyes
ojos enrojecidos o ensangrentados<\/p>\n\n\n\n
backup arrived
lleg\u00f3 el respaldo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
scanner
el esc\u00e1ner<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Two-way handheld radio
radio de mano de 2 vias<\/p>\n\n\n\n
handcuffs
esposas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pocket knife
una navaja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dashboard
el tablero<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Find a match (for a name)
encontrar la pareja<\/p>\n\n\n\n
speeding
exceso de velocidad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
items
art\u00edculos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
arrest warrant
orden de arresto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
parole
libertad condicional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ALL POINTS BULLETIN
llamado de alerta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No prior record
no tenia antecedentes previo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
search and seizure
registro e incautaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
under custody
bajo detenci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
on the record
en el acta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
restraining order
Orden de prohibici\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
free
liberar o excarcele<\/p>\n\n\n\n
pay his debt to society
rendir cuentas con la ley<\/p>\n\n\n\n
make no mistake
que no le quepa la menor duda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
complete his sentence
cumplir su condena<\/p>\n\n\n\n
as a matter of fact
de hecho \/ Es m\u00e1s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in advance
de antemano<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fully empowered
tiene los plenos poderes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in this courtroom
en esta sala<\/p>\n\n\n\n
parental authority
patria potestad<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Guardianship
la tutela<\/p>\n\n\n\n
upbringing
la crianza<\/p>\n\n\n\n
undersigned
suscrito<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in accordance with the law
conforme al derecho<\/p>\n\n\n\n
poverty-stricken
paup\u00e9rrima<\/p>\n\n\n\n
forced
obligado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
best interest of the child
mejor beneficio del ni\u00f1o<\/p>\n\n\n\n
from this date forward
a partir de la fecha<\/p>\n\n\n\n
shelter
el albergue<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Child Support
Manutenci\u00f3n, sustento<\/p>\n\n\n\n
revealed
divulgar\u00e1n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
gives up
abdica<\/p>\n\n\n\n
file a petition
presentar una demanda<\/p>\n\n\n\n
that so requires it
que as\u00ed lo requiera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Power of Attorney (POA)
carta poder<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to grant
otorgar \/ conceder \/ adjudicar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Special Power of Attorney
poder especial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
full and sufficient
amplio y suficiente<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bar card
tarjeta profesional<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In my name and stead
en mi nombre y representaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
carry out
llevar a cabo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
legal proceedings
Diligencia legal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
absence
ausencia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sustained injuries
sostuve lesiones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
inable me
me imposibilitan<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to attend
asistir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
legal process
tr\u00e1mite<\/p>\n\n\n\n
discharged
dado de alta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
consequently
en consecuencia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
my agent
mi apoderado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is fully empowered
queda facultado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to receive
recibir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to compromise
transigir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to drop
desistir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to substitute
sustituir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
reassume
reasumir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
submit to mediation
conciliar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
anything related thereof
dem\u00e1s inherentes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
is issued
se extiende<\/p>\n\n\n\n
in accordance with
de conformidad con<\/p>\n\n\n\n
what is contained
lo dispuesto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
law of civil procedure
ley de procedimiento civil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
mug shot
fotograf\u00eda de reo \/ foto policial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
” Do you solemnly swear that the testimony you are about to give in the cause now pending before this Court will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?”
Jura solemnemente que el testimonio que usted va a dar en la causa pendiente frente a la corte va ser la verdad, toda la verdad, y nada m\u00e1s que la verdad, con el amparo de Dios?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
please say your full name and age for the record?
Por favor diga su nombre completo y su edad para que conste en el acta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
for the record
para que conste en el acta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
so help you God
con el amparo de Dios, que Dios le ampare, poniendo a Dios por testigo, as\u00ed Dios le ayude, por Dios<\/p>\n\n\n\n
solemnly
solemnemente<\/p>\n\n\n\n
if you can not afford a lawyer
si no puedes pagar un abogado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
if you are charged with a misdemeanor
si se le acusa de un delito menor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
you may pay a small fee
puede pagar una peque\u00f1a tarifa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cited
citado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Opening Arguments
argumento de apertura<\/p>\n\n\n\n
closing argument
argumento final<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For better or worse
para bien o para mal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
fulfill
cumplir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
civic duty
deber c\u00edvico<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sign a waiver
firmar una renuncia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Waiver
Renuncia, abandono, exenci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hearing
audiencia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
now in hearing
ahora en audiencia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prescription medicines
medicina recetada<\/p>\n\n\n\n
impair
perjudicar \/ impedir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bound
obligado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
terms
t\u00e9rminos \/ condiciones<\/p>\n\n\n\n
withdraw
retirar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
plea
declaraci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
have tendered
ha presentado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
rephrase
expresar de otro modo<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Matter
el asunto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
file
presentar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
file a petition
presentar un documento acusatorio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
proceedings
diligencias<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to settle
resolver<\/p>\n\n\n\n
charged with
acusado de<\/p>\n\n\n\n
device
dispositivo, aparato<\/p>\n\n\n\n
burgandy (color)
granate<\/p>\n\n\n\n
patrol
la patrulla<\/p>\n\n\n\n
station wagon
vagoneta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
assigned
asignado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
offender
trasgresor, infractor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
acknowledge
reconocer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
glove compartment
la guantera<\/p>\n\n\n\n
field test
la prueba en sitio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
controlled substances
sustancias reguladas \/ controladas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
towed
remolcado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tow yard
Lote de carros remolcados\/corral\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
accordingly
como corresponde, en consecuencia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
chain of custody
Cadena de custodia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
traffic stop
detenci\u00f3n vial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
teal
verde azulado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
wafting
ajitaba<\/p>\n\n\n\n
license plate
la placa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
stop sign
la se\u00f1al de alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to disperse
dispersar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spiked Lemonade
limonada picada<\/p>\n\n\n\n
ski mask
pasamonta\u00f1as<\/p>\n\n\n\n
electrical tape
cinta aislante<\/p>\n\n\n\n
registration (of a car)
registro de circulaci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
did not match
no coincidian<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Failure to display current license
fallar de exponer la place<\/p>\n\n\n\n
unmarked patrol car
patrulla incubierta<\/p>\n\n\n\n
souped-up
modificado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ran a stop sign
pas\u00f3 un alto<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hint of alcohol
leve olor a alcohol<\/p>\n\n\n\n
drew
saqu\u00e9 \/ desenfund\u00e9<\/p>\n\n\n\n
at gunpoint
a punta de pistola<\/p>\n\n\n\n
reluctantly
de mala gana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hood
el cap\u00f3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
inspected
Inspeccionado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
center console
consola central<\/p>\n\n\n\n
booked
fichado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
illegal entry
entrada de manera il\u00edcita<\/p>\n\n\n\n
enterprises
empresas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
they lifted fingerprints
levantaron huellas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pry marks
se\u00f1ales de haber sido forzado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fingerprint Expert
Perito en huellas dactilares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Database
banco de datos<\/p>\n\n\n\n
perpetrator
el autor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Extensive criminal record
amplios antecedentes penales<\/p>\n\n\n\n
arson
delito de incendio<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pawn shop\/broker
Casa de empe\u00f1o \/ tienda de empe\u00f1o<\/p>\n\n\n\n
removed
quitado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
he stalled
demor\u00f3<\/p>\n\n\n\n
questioned
interrogado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
grocery market
mercado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
loss prevention officer
agente de prevenci\u00f3n de p\u00e9rdidas<\/p>\n\n\n\n
police operator
operadora (or coordinadora) de llamadas de la policia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
cahoots
confabulado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
nail clippers
cortau\u00f1as<\/p>\n\n\n\n
nail file\/emery board
lima para las u\u00f1as<\/p>\n\n\n\n
paper clip
sujetapapeles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
couldn’t make ends meet
no le alcanzaba<\/p>\n\n\n\n
handgun
arma corta \/ pistola<\/p>\n\n\n\n
tried to stop
intentaron de detener<\/p>\n\n\n\n
broadcast
emitir<\/p>\n\n\n\n
corduroy
de pana<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Custodial Interrogation
interrogaci\u00f3n bajo custodia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
dispatched
enviado<\/p>\n\n\n\n
place him under custody
colocarlo bajo detenci\u00f3n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
bartender
cantinero<\/p>\n\n\n\n
demur
to object<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Default
fail to do something required to do<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deponent
Person giving testimony<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discovery
The pretrial procedures used by the parties to obtain information about
the case from the other parties in order to prepare for trial. (Exchange of evidence)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dismiss trial without prejudice
Without right to a new trial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dismiss case with prejudice
Without a right to a new trial<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diversion
The suspension of criminal prosecution of an offender. The offender may
be asked to participate in a treatment or supervisory program in exchange for his
agreement to stop or to suspend prosecution. (alternate program)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hearsay evidence, testimony
A written or oral out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the
matter asserted. Hearsay is inadmissible into evidence, unless one or more of the hearsay
exceptions apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heretofore
up to this time<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hold harmless
of, relating to, or being an agreement between parties in which one assumes the potential liability for injury that may arise from a situation and thus relieves the other of liability<\/p>\n\n\n\n
hung jury
no unanimous decision<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indictment
A formal written accusation submitted to a grand jury by a prosecutor,
charging one or more persons with one or more crimes. The grand jury must determine
whether the person or persons named should be prosecuted for the crime charged, in
which case the indictment is endorsed by the foreman of the grand jury as a true bill. An
indictment authorizes trial of the persons named for the crimes charged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indict
to accuse formally<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Interdiction
Prohibition<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Intestate
having made no valid will<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Double Jeopardy
Trial of a person by the same jurisdiction more than once for
the same crime. The U.S. Constitution prohibits subjecting persons to double jeopardy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jurisdiction
The power to hear and to decide cases. Jurisdiction exists over
particular types of cases (i.e., over subject matter), and over parties (i.e., personal
jurisdiction). Also used to refer to a particular unit of government (e.g., a state),
particularly with respect to its judicial powers (e.g., different jurisdictions have different
legal tests for insanity).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Larceny
theft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lechery
lewdness<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Levy
tax or fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Libel
written defamation<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parole
A conditional release from imprisonment which entitles the person receiving
the parole to serve the remainder of his term outside of prison if he satisfactorily
complies with all the terms and conditions connected therewith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plea bargain
Plea negotiations can center around the defendant’s pleading guilty to a lesser offense, or
to only one or several of the counts in a multi-count indictment or information. In return,
the defendant seeks to obtain concessions as to the type or length of his sentence or the
reduction or elimination of charges against him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Peremptory challenge
The right of a party to exclude a prospective juror from
serving on the jury for any reason and without explanation, subject to the civil rights
laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Probable cause
Reasonable ground for belief that certain facts exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allegation
n. a statement of claimed fact contained in a complaint (a written pleading filed to begin a lawsuit), a criminal charge, or an affirmative defense (part of the written answer to a complaint). Until each statement is proved it is only an allegation. Some allegations are made “on information and belief” if the person making the statement is not sure of a fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow the Claim
To decide a claim in favor of the party asserting it. Also to deny
a pre-trial motion to dismiss a claim and thereby to allow the proponent to continue
litigating it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arrears
That which is unpaid although due to be paid. A person “in arrears” is
behind in payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Asked and Answered
An objection that a question to a witness is cumulative,
that is, it has already been asked by counsel and answered by the witness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Attorney General
The chief law enforcement officer of the federal government
and generally of a state government. His office represents the government and its
agencies in court, including assisting or serving as prosecutors in the prosecution of
criminal cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bail Forfeiture
Loss of bail status by order of a judge, usually upon a defendant’s
failure to appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bench Trial
Trial held before a judge sitting without a jury. It usually requires
waiver by the defendant of a jury trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond a reasonable Doubt<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bill of particulars
A written statement of the particulars of the charges or
claims against the defendant or another party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bonding over
Act by which a judge or magistrate requires a person to furnish bail
or to enter into a recognizance as a condition to his release from custody to ensure that he
will appear for trial, attend as a witness, or perform some other act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Magistrate
A civil or lay judge or other official who is responsible for administering and enforcing the laws, usually by holding hearings on minor offenses. A judge that hears traffic ticket cases and fines people is an example of a magistrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Breach of Conditions
Violation by a parolee of the conditions of his parole,
which may result in revocation of parole and incarceration. Also failure of an event to
occur which is a condition to a party’s performance under a contract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brief
A document prepared by counsel setting out argument on a particular matter in
dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Case Law
the law as established by the outcome of former cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Caveat
A warning to someone to be careful. Also a limitation or qualification on
something stated or agreed to. Also a proceeding to challenge the validity of a will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chain of Custody
The sequence of persons who have possession of a thing to be
offered as evidence. The party who offers certain things into evidence, such as the
narcotics in a drug case, must often prove who had custody of the evidence from the time
it came under the party’s control until the time it is offered into evidence to ensure that
the evidence is what the party contends it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
to challenge
To object or except to. In jury selection, to object to the inclusion
in the jury of a particular prospective juror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Challenge for Cause
Motion that a prospective juror be excused from service in
a particular case because of bias, incompetence, or another reason recognized under law
as disqualifying a juror.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Admission
A voluntary oral or written statement made by a person or his lawyer that
certain facts exist or legal conclusions apply. When used in this sense, an admission may
only tend to prove guilt or liability and is not necessarily a confession of guilt or liability.
Also, in the law of evidence, any statement by an opposing party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Affiant
The person who makes and subscribes an affidavit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aggravating Circumstances
Factors which tend to increase the guilt or
liability of a person for a crime or other wrongful conduct, or the punishment or other
consequences therefor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bench Trial
Trial held before a judge sitting without a jury. It usually requires
waiver by the defendant of a jury trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bench Warrant
An arrest warrant issued by a judge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond a reasonable doubt
Burden of proof which prosecution must meet
to convict a criminal defendant. See “reasonable doubt,” below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bill of Particulars
A written statement of the particulars of the charges or
claims against the defendant or another party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chain of Venue
The removal of a case begun in a court in one location to a court
in another location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Charge to the Jury
The final address from the judge to the jury before jury
deliberations, in which he sums up the case and instructs the jury as to the rules of law
which the jury must apply to the various issues in the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Citation
A written order requiring the appearance of a person at the time and place
indicated therein. It may be issued in lieu of arresting the person. If the person fails to
appear, then an arrest warrant may be issued. Also a reference to the law (e.g., court
decisions, constitution, statutes, regulations) supporting a particular legal point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Claim
A right to or demand for money or other thing of value. More loosely, any
allegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clear and Convincing Evidence
A burden of proof applicable in certain
proceedings (e.g., indefinite commitment of the mentally ill) which requires a more
convincing level of proof than the greater weight of the evidence standard used in most
civil cases, but a less convincing level of proof than the beyond a reasonable doubt
standard used in criminal cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clerk of Court
Court official who supervises the administrative operations of the
court, including maintenance of case files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closing Argument
The final statements by the attorneys seeking to persuade the
judge or jury, as the case may be, to agree with their respective positions on the issues on
the case, drawing on the evidence admitted and applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Common Law
Body of law developed and derived through court decisions. A
common law crime is one which was or is still defined in court decisions, rather than a
statute. Also the type of legal system used in the United States, Great Britain, and
elsewhere based on common law, as opposed to the civil law system, which is based on a
central code of laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Commutation
Reduction of a criminal sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Compensation
Damages designed to restore an injured party to his former position.
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