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08/22/2012

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Term
Demurrer
Definition
A formal objection attacking the legal sufficiency of the opponent's pleading; motion to dismiss the charges based on law
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Consortium
Definition
Marital rights of both husband and wife toward each other
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Pro se
Definition
Latin for "himself"; to represent oneself without the aid of legal counsel
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Pro bono
Definition
Latin for "the public good"; services or work performed for free or without compensation
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Mens rea
Definition
Guilty knowldegement; criminal intent
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Nolle prosequi
Definition
A formal declaration that a case will not be prosecuted
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Subpoena duces tecum
Definition
Compels someone to bring certain specified documents and other items to court when he/she answers the subpoena
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Miranda rule
Definition
Requirement that a person receive certain warnings relating to self-incrimination and to receive advice from an attorney
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Probable cause
Definition
Essential to support an arrest without a warrant
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Rescind
Definition
Take away; return of the parties to the status quo
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Accusatory body
Definition
Grand Jury
Term
Vitiate
Definition
Destroy legality; to make void
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Exception
Definition
Doesn't like what the judge says; an objection to a ruling or order of a court, or calling an error to the attention of the court in some manner
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Verdict
Definition
Decision of a jury
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Indefeasible
Definition
Can't be voided
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Guardian ad litem
Definition
A special guardian appointed by the court to represent an infant, ward, or unborn person in a particular litigation
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Complaint
Definition
First pleading of a plaintiff (sets out facts on which the claim for relief is based)
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Answer
Definition
First pleading of a defendent (files in response to plaintiff's complaint)
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Veniremen
Definition
Persons summoned to act as jurors
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How many Justices are on the US Supreme Court?
Definition
9
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Stipulation
Definition
Legal term for an agreement
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Malfeasance
Definition
The doing of a wrongful or unlawful act
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Court reporter
Definition
Records and transcribes an official verbatim record of the legal proceedings of a court; swears in a witness
Term
How often is the RPR certification renewed?
Definition
Yearly
Term
What can cause you to lose your RPR certification?
Definition
Imcompentence
Term
How much time is allowed for the RPR WKT?
Definition
90 minutes
Term
How should a reporter store their notes?
Definition
Chronologically
Term
What should a court reporter do when an attorney says, "off the record" during a trial?
Definition
Seek permission from the judge to go off the record
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What should a court reporter do when an attorney says, "off the record" in a deposition?
Definition
Seek permission from the other attorney(s) to go off the record
Term
Closing arguments are also known as?
Definition
Summations
Term
What does it mean to "poll a jury"?
Definition
Question jurors after the verdict
Term
What is a criminal state court normally limited to? (What is heard in a criminal state court?)
Definition
Misdemeanors, preliminary hearings, or inquiries in felony cases
Term
Alleviate
Definition
Mitigate; lessen
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Antipathy
Definition
Aversion; dislike
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Obsequious
Definition
Flattering
Term
Captious
Definition
Faultfinding; picky
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Secular
Definition
Worldly
Term
Salubrious
Definition
Promoting health
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Ambiguous
Definition
Indeterminate; uncertain
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Omnicient
Definition
Knowledgable
Term
Motley
Definition
Diverse
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Obtuse
Definition
Unintelligent
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Gregarious
Definition
Friendly
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Elucidate
Definition
Explain
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Nuture
Definition
Protect; care for
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Repugnant
Definition
Offensive
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