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"To make sure."
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A public officer who conducts criminal proceedings on behalf of the people.
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A formal charge or accusation of criminal action.
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The process of resolving a dispute over legal rights in court.
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A finding of "not guilty," certifying the innocence of a person charged with a crime.
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A law passed by city government.
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In a civil case, the person being sued. In a criminal case, the person charged with a crime.
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A prior judicial decision that serves as an example or rule, to authorize or justify another.
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The complaining party to litigation; one who initiates the court action.
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A process which requires a person to appear as a witness and give testimony in court.
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The judgment reached or given by a court of law.
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To overturn the ruling of a lower court.
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A court order calling for the arrest of the person named for a specific charge or the search of a specified area.
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Lying under oath.
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A conflict of claims or rights for which a legal suit may be brought.
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An application for a rule or order, made to a court or judge.
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A written statement of a judge setting forth the reasons for a decision and explaining his or her interpretation of the law applicable to the case.
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An order of the court.
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A most serious crime with penalties of imprisonment ranging from a year and a day to life, or, in some states, punishable by death.
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A request by the losing party in a lawsuit that the judgment be reviewed by a higher court.
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A written argument prepared by counsel to file in court, setting forth both facts and law in support of a case.
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