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A civil case.
Tort.
When a criminal defendant isn't guilty.
Acquittal.
Money that a defendant pays a plaintiff.
Damages.
Discovery questions answered in writing or under an oath.
Interrogatories.
When a lawsuit resolves disputes without having a trial.
Settlement.
Temporary restraining order.
A written/printed statement written under an oath.
Affidavit.
Statements to examine potential witnesses.
Deposition.
Legal authority of court to decide a certain type of case.
Jurisdiction.
Evidence presented orally during trials or before grand juries.
Testimony.
The time when a lawsuit should be filed.
Statute of limitations.
Release of a person accused of a crime.
Bail.
When a defendant will receives a fair/impartial trial.
Due process.
Release of a prison inmate after completed sentence.
Parole.
When evidence is insufficent in a trial.
Aquittal.
The area where a court has jurisdiction.
Venue.
Something that begins a civil lawsuit.
Complaint.
Evidence presented by a witness who did not see/hear incident.
Hearsay.
Defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty".
Plea.
When evidence is obtained in violation is not admissible at trial.
Exclusionary rule.
To send an individual back to prison.
Remand.
A written agreement between people.
Contract.
When a grand jury has enough evidence a defendant committed crimes.
Indictment.
Attorney for defendants who are unable to afford counsel.
Public Defender.
What are politics?
Activites associated with governance.