Court
It is where the authority to decide upon cases and controversies in law?
Court
individual empowered by the law to hear determine and preside over legal matters brought before the court
Judge
A law enforcement officer who maintains order and security in the courtroom
Bailiff
Petty offenses that are a violation of law that are punishable by fine or other penalty but not incarceration. Examples include speeding tickets, vehicle equipment violations, and trolley tickets
Infraction
Person or group who sues because there is a disagreement about something
Civil Law
A dispute between two parties that is decided in a court of law
Case
A person qualified to represent clients in a court of law
lawyer
person or group being sued or committed a crime
defendant
not a very serious crime that could result in up to a year in jail, community service, or probation
Misdemeanor
deal with crimes and their prosecution
Criminal Law
Taking a person into physical custody by authority of law
Arrest
A lawyer who presents the government's case against the defendant
prosecutor
A person or party who brings the legal action (sues) another person or party
Plaintiff
The most serious criminal offenses that a punishable by death, state prison local custody, and or probation
Felony
The first court hearing wherein the defendant is informed of their charges, advised of their constitutional rights, appointed an attorney, and enters a plea
Arraignment
The sum of money paid as a punishment
Fine
Lawyer who represents person or group being sued in a civil action or the accused in criminal cases
Defense Attorney
A hearing is held in felony cases wherein the judge makes the decision on weather there's enough cause to believe the defendant is guilt. Trial date is set
Preliminary Hearing (criminal)
The amount of money a person must post to be released from custody
Bail
Group of people from the community who listens to the trial to decide innocence or guilt
Jury
The guilt (Criminal) or liability of a party (Civil) is determined by the jury instead of the judge
Jury Trial