Inculpatory evidence Evidence indicating that a defendant did commit the crime. In camera Latin, meaning in a judge’s chambers.
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The laws are very strict → Les lois sont très sévères. Copyright © 2013, 2014 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. The advocacy of revision, especially in relation to court decisions. The rights or legal status of the first born in a family. The rights or legal status of the last child bom in a family. A lawyer whose practice is of a small or petty character; a lawyer of little importance.
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The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may “impeach” high officers of the federal government, who are then tried by the Senate. Read more about law dictionary here. Federal judges receive petitions for a writ of habeas corpus from state prison inmates who say their state prosecutions violated federally protected rights in some way. Grand jury A body of citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there is probable cause to believe an individual committed an offense. Exempt assets Property that a debtor is allowed to retain, free from the claims of creditors who do not have liens on the property. Exclusionary rule Doctrine that says evidence obtained in violation of a criminal defendant’s constitutional or statutory rights is not admissible at trial. Bankruptcy estate All interests of the debtor in property at the time of the bankruptcy filing.
This edition also includes expanded coverage of criminology and law enforcement. Unlawful detainer action A lawsuit brought by a landlord against a tenant to evict the tenant from rental property – usually for nonpayment of rent. Probation Sentencing option in the federal courts. Pretrial conference A meeting of the judge and lawyers to plan the trial, to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review proposed evidence and witnesses, and to set a trial schedule.