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Term
ACCESSORY BEFORE THE FACT
 Definition
COMPLICE INSTIGADOR
Term
ACCESSORY DURING THE FACT
 Definition
COMPLICE POR OMISION
Term
ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT
 Definition
COMPLICE ENCUBRIDOR
Term
ACCOMPLICE
 Definition
COMPLICE
Term
ACQUITTAL
 Definition
ABSOLUCION (EXONERACION)
Term
ACTUAL DAYS
 Definition
DIAS EFECTIVOS
Term
ADMITTED INTO EVIDENCE
 Definition
ACEPTADO COMO PRUEBA
Term
ADVERSE PARTY
 Definition
PARTE HOSTIL (PARTE CONTRARIA)
Term
ADVERSE WITNESS
 Definition
TESTIGO HOSTIL (TESTIGO DESFAVORABLE)
Term
ADVICE OF RIGHTS
 Definition
LECTURA DE DERECHOS PROCESALES
Term
ADVOCATE (NOUN)
 Definition
DEFENSOR (ABOGADO)
Term
ADVOCATE (VERB)
 Definition
ABOGAR (DEFENDER. APOYAR)
Term
AFFIANT
 Definition
DECLARANTE (DEPONENTE)
Term
AFFIDAVIT
 Definition
DECLARACION JURADA POR ESCRITO
Term
AFFIRMANCE OF JUDGEMENT
 Definition
RATIFICACION DEL FALLO
Term
AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE
 Definition
DEFENSA AFIRMATIVA
Term
AFFIX A SIGNATURE
 Definition
SUSCRIBIR
Term
AFFIX THE SEAL
 Definition
SELLAR
Term
AFOREGOING
 Definition
PRECEDENTE
Term
AFOREMENTIONED
 Definition
SUSODICHO
Term
AFORESAID
 Definition
ANTEDICHO
Term
AFORETHOUGHT
 Definition
PREMEDITACION
Term
AGGRAVATING CIRCUMSTANCES
 Definition
CIRCUNSTANCIAS AGRAVANTES
Term
AIDER AND ABETTOR
 Definition
AUXILIADOR E INCITADOR
Term
ALIBI
 Definition
COARTADA
Term
ALLEGATION
 Definition
ALEGATO (ASERCION. AFIRMACION)
Term
ALLEGATIONS
 Definition
AFIRMACIONES
Term
ALLEGED
 Definition
PRESUNTO
Term
ALLEGED OFFENDER
 Definition
INDICIADO (INCULPADO)
Term
ALLEVIATE
 Definition
MITIGAR (ATENUAR)
Term
ALLOW TIME (TO)
 Definition
CONCEDER UNA PRORROGA
Term
ALLOCUTION
 Definition
ALOCUCION
Term
ALTERNATE
 Definition
SUPLENTE
Term
ALTERNATE JUROR
 Definition
JURADO SUPLENTE
Term
ALTERNATIVES TO IMPRISONMENT
 Definition
MEDIDAS SUSTITUTIVAS DEL ENCARCELAMIENTO
Term
AMBIGUOUS AND UNINTELLIGIBLE
 Definition
(PREGUNTA O RESPUESTA) AMBIGUA E ININTELIGIBLE
Term
AMNESTY
 Definition
AMNISTIA
Term
ANSWER TO A CHARGE
 Definition
DESCARGO
Term
ANSWER TO INTERROGATORIES
 Definition
ABSOLUCION DE POSICIONES
Term
APPARENT CRIMINALITY
 Definition
DELINCUENCIA APARENTE
Term
APPEAL FOR REVERSAL
 Definition
RECURSO DE REPOSICION
Term
APPARENT CRIMINALITY
 Definition
DELINCUENCIA APARENTE (PRESUNTA DELINCUENCIA)
Term
APPEAL
 Definition
APELACION
Term
APPEAL FOR PROTECTION
 Definition
RECURSO DE AMPARO
Term
APPEAL FOR REVERSAL
 Definition
RECURSO DE REPOSICION
Term
APPEARANCE
 Definition
COMPARECENCIA
Term
APPEARANCE DOCKET
 Definition
LISTA DE COMPARECIENTES
Term
APPLICABLE
 Definition
PERTINENTE
Term
APPLICABLE LAW
 Definition
DERECHO VIGENTE
Term
APPOINTMENT OF EXPERTS
 Definition
NOMBRAMIENTO DE PERITOS
Term
APPRISE (TO)
 Definition
INFORMAR (AVISAR. DAR PARTE)
Term
ARGUMENTATIVE
 Definition
ARGUMENTATIVO
Term
ARRAINMENT
 Definition
INSTRUCCION DE CARGOS
Term
ARREST
 Definition
ARRESTO (DETENCION)
Term
ARREST OF JUDGEMENT
 Definition
APLAZAMIENTO DEL FALLO
Term
ARREST OF SENTENCE
 Definition
APLAZAMIENTO DE LA CONDENA
Term
ARREST WARRANT
 Definition
ORDEN DE DETENCION
Term
ARSON
 Definition
INSENDIO INTENCIONAL
Term
ASCERTAIN
 Definition
ESTIMAR (ESCLARECER. ACLARAR)
Term
ASSAULT
 Definition
AGRESION
Term
ASSAULT AND BATTERY
 Definition
AGRESION CON LESIONES
Term
ASSAULT WITH A DEADLY WEAPON
 Definition
AGRESION CON UN ARMA MORTIFERA
Term
ASSUMES FACTS NOT IN EVIDENCE
 Definition
SUPONE HECHOS NO COMPROBADOS
Term
ARMED ROBBERY
 Definition
ROBO A MANO ARMADA
Term
ATTEST
 Definition
DAR FE
Term
ATTEST A SIGNATURE
 Definition
LEGALIZAR UNA FIRMA
Term
ATTESTING WITNESS
 Definition
TESTIGO INSTRUMENTAL
Term
ATTESTOR
 Definition
TESTIGO CERTIFICADOR
Term
ATTORNEY OF RECORD
 Definition
ABOGADO QUE CONSTA EN EL ACTA
Term
BAIL BOND
 Definition
BONO DE CAUCION
Term
BAIL BONDSMAN
 Definition
FIANCISTA
Term
BAIL EXONERATION
 Definition
DESCARGO DE LA CAUCION (EXONERACION DE LA CAUCION)
Term
BAIL FORFEITURE
 Definition
CONFISCACION DE LA CAUCION
Term
BAIL REINSTATEMENT
 Definition
REPOSICION DE LA CAUCION
Term
BAIL REVOCATION
 Definition
REVOCACION DE LA CAUCION
Term
BAILIFF
 Definition
ALGUACIL
Term
BAILMENT
 Definition
DEPOSITO (DEPOSITO CAUCIONAL)
Term
BANK FRAUD
 Definition
FRAUDE BANCARIO
Term
BANKRUPTCY TRIAL
 Definition
DECLARACION DE CONCURSO (JUICIO DE INSOLVENCIA)
Term
BASHING
 Definition
VIOLENCIA
Term
BARRED BY THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
 Definition
HA PRESCRITO
Term
BATTER (TO)
 Definition
AGREDIR (MALTRATAR)
Term
BATTERED
 Definition
MALTRATADO
Term
BATTERY
 Definition
LESIONES
Term
BE IT KNOWN
 Definition
SEPASE
Term
BEAR (TO)
 Definition
LLEVAR (SOPORTAR. RELACIONARSE CON. GUARDAR RELACION CON)
Term
BEAR RESEMBLANCE (TO)
 Definition
GUARDAR PARECIDO
Term
BEARING
 Definition
CONEXION (RELACION)
Term
BENCH OFFICER
 Definition
AGENTE JUDICIAL
Term
BENCH WARRANT
 Definition
ORDEN DE ARRESTO JUDICIAL (ORDEN DE FORMAL PRISION -MEX)
Term
BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT
 Definition
FUERA DE TODA DUDA RAZONABLE
Term
BEYOND THE SCOPE
 Definition
FUERA DEL ALCANCE
Term
BIND (TO)
 Definition
VINCULARSE (OBLIGARSE)
Term
BIND ONESELF (TO)
 Definition
COMPROMETERSE (VINCULARSE. OBLIGARSE)
Term
BIND OVER (TO)
 Definition
CONSIGNAR A OTRO TRIBUNAL
Term
BLUNT
 Definition
CONTUNDENTE
Term
BODILY HARM
 Definition
DAÑOS CORPORALES
Term
BODILY INJURIES
 Definition
LESIONES CORPORALES (DAÑOS CORPORALES)
Term
BOND
 Definition
FIANZA
Term
BOOK (TO)
 Definition
FICHAR
Term
BOOKMAKING
 Definition
CONCERTAR APUESTAS
Term
BOUND BY THE LAW (TO BE)
 Definition
ESTAR SUJETO EN VIRTUD DE UNA LEY
Term
BOUND OVER
 Definition
CONSIGNADO AL TRIBUNAL SUPERIOR PARA SER JUZGADO
Term
BREACH
 Definition
INFRINGIR
Term
BREACH A DOOR
 Definition
ENTRAR A LA FUERZA
Term
BREACH OF CONFIDENCE
 Definition
ABUSO DE CONFIANZA
Term
BREACH OF DUTY
 Definition
INCUMPLIMIENTO DEL DEBER
Term
BREACH OF DUTY OF CARE
 Definition
IMPERICIA
Term
BRIBERY
 Definition
SOBORNO (COHECHO)
Term
BRIEF
 Definition
ESCRITO
Term
BRING A CHARGE (TO)
 Definition
ACUSAR
Term
BRING A COMPLAINT (TO)
 Definition
PRESENTAR UNA DENUNCIA
Term
BRING AN END (TO)
 Definition
PONER FIN
Term
BRING TO JUSTICE (TO)
 Definition
CAPTURAR (POLICE)
Term
BRING TO JUSTICE (TO)
 Definition
JUZGAR (THE PEOPLE)
Term
BRING UP FOR TRIAL (TO)
 Definition
SOMETER A JUICIO
Term
BROKER
 Definition
CORREDOR DE BOLSA
Term
BROTHEL
 Definition
BURDEL
Term
BURDEN OF PROOF
 Definition
CARGA O PESO DE LA PRUEBA (OBLIGACION DE COMPROBAR)
Term
BURGLARY
 Definition
ESCALAMIENTO
Term
BY COLOR OF OFFICE
 Definition
CON AUTORIDAD APARENTE
Term
BY DUE PROCESS OF LAW
 Definition
CONFORME AL DEBIDO PROCESO
Term
BY THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME
 Definition
EN USO DE MIS FACULTADES
Term
BYLAW
 Definition
REGLAMENTO
Term
BYSTANDER
 Definition
ESPECTADOR
Term
CALENDAR
 Definition
CALENDARIO JUDICIAL
Term
CALENDAR DAYS
 Definition
DIAS NATURALES
Term
CALIFORNIA YOUTH AUTHORITY
 Definition
CORRECCIONAL DE MENORES DE CALIFORNIA
Term
CALL TO ORDER (TO)
 Definition
LLAMAR AL ORDEN
Term
CALLS FOR NARRATIVE ANSWER
 Definition
PIDE UNA RESPUESTA NARRATIVA
Term
CALLS FOR AN INMATERIAL ANSWER
 Definition
CONLLEVA A DAR UNA RESPUESTA INSUSTANTIVA
Term
CALLS FOR SPECULATION
 Definition
CONLLEVA A HACER CONGETURAS
Term
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT
 Definition
PENA CAPITAL
Term
CARE AND CONTROL
 Definition
GUARDA Y TUTELA (CIUDADO Y CONTROL)
Term
CARJACKING
 Definition
ROBO COERCITIVO DE UN VEHICULO
Term
CARRY INTO EFFECT (TO)
 Definition
PONER EN EJECUCION
Term
CASE FILE
 Definition
LEGAJO
Term
CASE HEARD AND CONCLUDED
 Definition
CAUSA CONOCIDA Y RESUELTA
Term
CASE IN HAND
 Definition
CAUSA EN CUESTION
Term
CASE LAW
 Definition
DERECHO JURISPRUDENCIAL
Term
CASE SETTLED
 Definition
CAUSA DICTAMINADA
Term
CHALLENGE
 Definition
RECUSACION (AN OBJECTION)
Term
CHALLENGE (TO)
 Definition
RECUSAR
Term
CHALLENGE FOR CAUSE
 Definition
RECUSACION FUNDADA
Term
CHAMBERS
 Definition
DESPACHO DEL JUEZ
Term
CHANGE OF VENUE
 Definition
CAMBIO DE JURISDICCION
Term
CHARGE (NOUN)
 Definition
ACUSACION
Term
CHARGE (VERB)
 Definition
ACUSAR
Term
CHARGE A JURY (TO)
 Definition
INSTRUIR AL JURADO
Term
CHILD ABUSE
 Definition
MALTRATO DE UN MENOR
Term
CHILD CUSTODY
 Definition
CUSTODIA (TENENCIA DEL MENOR)
Term
CHILD ENDANGERMENT
 Definition
PONER EN PELIGRO A UN MENOR
Term
CHILD MOLESTING
 Definition
ABUSO DESHONESTO DE UN MENOR
Term
CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
 Definition
PRUEBAS INDIRECTAS (PRUEBAS INDICIARIAS. PRUEBAS DE PRESUNCIONES)
Term
CIVIL ASSESSMENT FEE
 Definition
TASA DE EVALUACION CIVIL
Term
CITE (COURT SUMONS)
 Definition
CITAR
Term
CLAIM (NOUN)
 Definition
RECLAMO. PRETENCION
Term
CLAIM (VERB)
 Definition
AFIRMAR (EXIGIR. RECLAMAR)
Term
CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
 Definition
CODIGO DE PROCEDIMIENTOS PENALES
Term
CLOSE SUPERVISION
 Definition
SUPERVISION ESTRICTA
Term
CLOSED VENIRE
 Definition
LISTA DEFINITIVA DE JURADOS
Term
CLOSING ARGUMENT
 Definition
EXPOSICION ARGUMENTAL FINAL
Term
CODEFENDANT
 Definition
COACUSADO
Term
COLOR OF LAW
 Definition
APARIENCIA DE LEGALIDAD
Term
COME INTO EFFECT
 Definition
ENTRAR EN VIGOR
Term
COMMISSION OF A CRIME
 Definition
PERPETRACION DE UN DELITO
Term
COMMITAL HEARING
 Definition
AUDIENCIA SOBRE APERTURA DEL JUICIO
Term
COMMITAL ORDER
 Definition
AUTO DE PRISION
Term
COMMON LAW
 Definition
DERECHO CONSUETUDINARIO
Term
COMPEL
 Definition
APREMIAR. OBLIGAR
Term
COMPELLING REASON
 Definition
RAZON APREMIANTE
Term
COMPETENCY
 Definition
COMPETENCIA (APTITUD LEGAL)
Term
COMPLAINANT
 Definition
QUERELLANTE. DEMANDANTE. DENUNCIANTE. ACUSADOR
Term
COMPLAINT
 Definition
ESCRITO ACUSATORIO
Term
COMPLIANCE
 Definition
CUMPLIMIENTO
Term
CONCLUSIVE PROOF
 Definition
PLENA PRUEBA. PRUEBA INCONTESTABLE
Term
CONCURRENT SENTENCE
 Definition
CONDENAS SIMULTANEAS
Term
CONDITIONAL RELEASE
 Definition
LIBERTAD CONDICIONAL
Term
CONDITIONAL SENTENCE
 Definition
CONDENA CONDICIONAL
Term
CONDUCT A CASE (TO)
 Definition
TRAMITAR. GESTIONAR. LLEVAR
Term
CONFINEMENT
 Definition
RECLUSION (INTERNACION PARA MENORES)
Term
CONFISCATION
 Definition
DECOMISO
Term
CONFORM TO (VERB)
 Definition
CUMPLIR. ATENERSE A
Term
CONFRONT (VERB)
 Definition
CAREAR. COTEJAR
Term
CONSOLIDATE
 Definition
ACUMULAR LAS CAUSAS
Term
CONSOLIDATED CASE
 Definition
CAUSAS ACUMULADAS
Term
CONSTRUE (TO)
 Definition
INTERPRETAR
Term
CONTEMPT OF AUTHORITY
 Definition
REBELDIA
Term
CONTEMPT OF COURT
 Definition
DESACATO
Term
CONTEND (VERB)
 Definition
AFIRMAR (SOSTENER)
Term
CONTINUANCE
 Definition
APLAZAMIENTO
Term
CONVICTION
 Definition
CONDENA
Term
CORONER
 Definition
MEDICO FORENSE
Term
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT
 Definition
PENA CORPORAL
Term
COUNSEL AND PROCURE (TO)
 Definition
INSTIGAR (A COMETER UN DELITO)
Term
COUNSELING
 Definition
ASESORAMIENTO
Term
COUNT
 Definition
CARGO
Term
COURT APPEARANCE
 Definition
COMPARECENCIA JUDICIAL
Term
COURT APPOINTED ATTORNEY
 Definition
ABOGADO DE OFICIO
Term
COURT CLERK
 Definition
ACTUARIO (SECRETARIO DEL TRIBUNAL)
Term
COURT COSTS
 Definition
COSTAS JUDICIALES
Term
COURT OF HIGHER JURISDICTION
 Definition
TRIBUNAL DE ALZADA. TRIBUNAL DE MAYOR INSTANCIA
Term
COURT OF LAW
 Definition
PALACIO DE JUSTICIA
Term
COURT PROTECTION
 Definition
AMPARO JUDICIAL
Term
COURT REPORTER
 Definition
TAQUIGRAFO
Term
COURT RULES
 Definition
NORMAS PROCESALES
Term
CREDIT FOR TIME SERVED (CTS)
 Definition
CREDITO POR EL PLAZO CUMPLIDO
Term
CRIMINAL ACTION
 Definition
ACCION PENAL
Term
CRIMINAL INTENT
 Definition
DOLO (INTENCION DELICTIVA)
Term
CRIMINAL PROCECUTION
 Definition
PROCESO PENAL
Term
CRIMINAL RECORD
 Definition
ANTECEDENTES PENALES (PRONTUARIO)
Term
CROSS EXAMINATION
 Definition
CONTRAINTERROGATORIO
Term
CUSTODIAL ARREST
 Definition
DETENCION. ARRESTO PROVISIONAL
Term
CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION
 Definition
INTERROGATORIO BAJO DETENCION
Term
CUSTODIAL SENTENCE
 Definition
CONDENA RECLUSIVA
Term
CUSTOMARY JUSTICE
 Definition
JUSTICIA CONSUETUDINARIA
Term
DECEIT (NOUN)
 Definition
ENGAÑO. FRAUDE. DOLO
Term
DECEIVE (VERB)
 Definition
ENGAÑAR. DEFRAUDAR
Term
DECISION ON PRIORS
 Definition
FALLO FUNDADO EN ANTECEDENTES
Term
DEFAULT
 Definition
INCUMPLIMIENTO
Term
DEFAULT JUDGEMENT
 Definition
FALLO POR FALTA DE COMPARECENCIA
Term
DEFENDANT
 Definition
ACUSADO. PROCESADO
Term
DEFENSE ATTORNEY
 Definition
ABODAGO DEFENSOR
Term
DEFENSE EXHIBIT A
 Definition
PRUEBA DE DESCARGO LETRA A
Term
DEFERRED ENTRY OF JUDGEMENT
 Definition
DICTAMEN DIFERIDO DE LA CONDENA (FALLO ALTERNATIVO)
Term
DELIVER A JUDGEMENT (TO)
 Definition
PRONUNCIAR FALLO. PRONUNCIAR SENTENCIA
Term
DEMURRER
 Definition
EXCEPCION PERENTORIA (OBJECION POR FALTA DE MERITOS)
Term
DEMURRER TO EVIDENCE
 Definition
OBJECION CONTRA PRUEBAS DEFECTUOSAS
Term
DEPARTURE
 Definition
DESVIACION. PARTIDA. SALIDA
Term
DEPONENT
 Definition
DEPONENTE
Term
DEPOSITION
 Definition
DECLARACION JURADA VERBAL
Term
DEPRIVATION OF FREEDOM
 Definition
PRIVACION DE LA LIBERTAD
Term
DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS
 Definition
PRIVACION DE DERECHOS (STRIPPING OF IMMUNITY) . DESAFUERO
Term
DETAINED IN CUSTODY
 Definition
DETENIDO A DISPOSICION JUDICIAL
Term
DETAINEE
 Definition
DETENIDO
Term
DETENTION PENDING TRIAL
 Definition
DETENCION SUJETA A JUICIO
Term
DETERMINATION OF PRIORS
 Definition
DETERMINACION DE CONDENAS ANTERIORES
Term
DETERMINE A DISPUTE (TO)
 Definition
RESOLVER UN LITIGIO
Term
DETERRENCE
 Definition
DISUASION
Term
DIRECT EXAMINATION
 Definition
INTERROGATORIO DIRECTO
Term
DISADVANTAGED PERSON
 Definition
PERSONA DESVALIDA
Term
DISCHARGE
 Definition
LIBERACION. DESCARGO
Term
DISCHARGE A CLAIM
 Definition
SATISFACER UN RECLAMO
Term
DISCHARGE BY AGREEMENT
 Definition
FINIQUITO POR CONSENSO
Term
DISCLAIM (VERB)
 Definition
DENEGAR. RENUNCIAR A. ABANDONAR
Term
DISCLOSE (VERB)
 Definition
DIVULGAR. REVELAR
Term
DISCOVER IDENTITY OF INFORMER (TO)
 Definition
REVELAR LA IDENTIDAD DEL INFORMANTE
Term
DISCOVERY
 Definition
REVELACION DE INFORMACION
Term
DISMISS
 Definition
SOBRESEER (DECLARAR SIN LUGAR. DESESTIMAR)
Term
DISMISSAL OF THE CASE
 Definition
SOBRESEIMIENTO DE UNA CAUSA
Term
DISPOSITION
 Definition
RESOLUCION
Term
DISPROOF
 Definition
REFUTACION
Term
DISREGARD
 Definition
HACER CASO OMISO. DESCONSIDERAR
Term
DISSEISIN
 Definition
DESALOJO Y TOMA DE LA PROPIEDAD
Term
DISTRICT ATTORNEY (DA)
 Definition
PROCURADOR. AGENTE DEL MINISTERIO PUBLICO (MEX). FISCAL
Term
DIVERSION
 Definition
TRATAMIENTO EN LIBERTAD. REMISION. DESVIACION
Term
DIVERSION
 Definition
TRATAMIENTO EN LIBERTAD
Term
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
 Definition
DOBLE ENJUICIAMIENTO
Term
DRINKING IN PUBLIC
 Definition
BEBER ALCOHOL EN PUBLICO
Term
DRIVEBY SHOOTING
 Definition
DISPAROS DESDE UN VEHICULO EN MOVIMIENTO
Term
DROP THE CHARGES
 Definition
RETIRAR LOS CARGOS
Term
DRUG DEALING
 Definition
VENTA DE DROGAS
Term
DRUG TESTING FEE
 Definition
TASA POR EL ANALISIS DE DROGAS
Term
DRUNKARD
 Definition
BORRACHO
Term
DUE COURSE OF LAW
 Definition
PROCESO LEGAL VIGENTE
Term
DUE PROCESS OF LAW
 Definition
DEBIDO PROCEDIMIENTO LEGAL (CON LAS GARANTIAS PROCESALES DEBIDAS)
Term
DUI
 Definition
CONDUCIR BAJO LOS EFECTOS
Term
DURESS
 Definition
COACCION
Term
DURESS OF IMPRISONMENT
 Definition
DETENCION ILEGAL DE UNA PERSONA
Term
DUTY
 Definition
DEBER (OBLIGACION)
Term
ELABORATE ON (VERB)
 Definition
DAR DETALLES. ESPLAYARSE
Term
EMBEZZLE (TO)
 Definition
DESFALCAR
Term
EMBEZZLEMENT
 Definition
DESFALCO
Term
ENACT (VERB)
 Definition
PROMULGAR
Term
ENACTMENT
 Definition
PROMULGACION DE UNA LEY
Term
ENCROACHMENT
 Definition
USURPACION. INTRUSION
Term
ENFORCE
 Definition
EJECUTAR
Term
ENFORCE A LAW (TO)
 Definition
APLICAR LA LEY
Term
ENFORCEABLE
 Definition
EJECUTORIO. EJECUTABLE
Term
ENFORCEMENT
 Definition
EJECUCION. CUMPLIMENTO
Term
ENFORCEMENT OF A JUDGEMENT
 Definition
EJECUCION DE UNA SENTENCIA
Term
ENHANCEMENTS
 Definition
FACTORES QUE INCREMENTAN EL CASTIGO. AGRAVANTES
Term
ENJOIN
 Definition
MANDAR (ORDER OR REQUIRE SOMEONE TO DO SOMETHING)
Term
ENTER A JUDGMENT
 Definition
DICTAR SENTENCIA. DICTAR UN FALLO
Term
ENTER A PLEA (TO)
 Definition
DECLARARSE. RESPONDER A LAS ACUSACIONES
Term
ESTOPPEL
 Definition
IMPEDIMENTO LEGAL (POR CONTRADICCION)
Term
EVIDENCE
 Definition
PRUEBAS
Term
EVIDENCE FOR THE DEFENSE
 Definition
PRUEBAS DE DESCARGO
Term
EVIDENCE FOR THE PROSECUTION
 Definition
PRUEBAS DE CARGO
Term
EVIDENCIARY HEARING
 Definition
VISTA PROBATORIA
Term
EVIDENCIARY PERIOD
 Definition
PERIODO DE PROBANZA (PROBANZAS)
Term
EXAMINATION IN CHIEF
 Definition
PRIMER INTERROGATORIO DE TESTIGO
Term
EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES
 Definition
INTERROGATORIO DE TESTIGOS
Term
EXCEEDS THE SCOPE OF DIRECT EXAMINATION
 Definition
NO ES INCUMBENTE AL INTERROGATORIO DIRECTO
Term
EXCLUSIONARY RULE
 Definition
REGLA DE EXCLUSION (EVIDENSE FOUND DURRING ILLEGAL SEARCHES CANNOT BE USED AT TRIAL)
Term
EXCUSE THE JURY
 Definition
DESPEDIR. AUSENTAR AL JURADO
Term
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
 Definition
DAÑOS PUNITIVOS
Term
EXHIBIT
 Definition
ELEMENTO DE PRUEBA
Term
EXPERT WITNESS
 Definition
PERITO (EXPERTO. TESTIGO PERICIAL)
Term
EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES
 Definition
CIRCUNSTANCIAS ATENUANTES
Term
EYEWITNESS
 Definition
TESTIGO PRESENCIAL. TESTIGO OCULAR
Term
FAILURE TO APPEAR (FTA)
 Definition
FALTA DE COMPARECENCIA
Term
FAIR AND JUST TRIAL
 Definition
JUICIO IMPARCIAL Y JUSTO
Term
FALSE ARREST
 Definition
ARRESTO ILEGAL
Term
FATE
 Definition
SUERTE
Term
FELON
 Definition
CRIMINAL
Term
FELONY
 Definition
DELITO GRAVE. DELITO MAYOR. DELITO CRIMINAL. FELONIA
Term
FELONY PB
 Definition
Libertad a prueba por un delito mayor. LIBERTAD A PRUEBA SUPERVISADA
Term
FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (FST)
 Definition
PRUEBA DE SOBRIEDAD EN EL SITIO
Term
FINAL ARGUMENT
 Definition
DECLARACION DE CLAUSURA. ARGUMENTO FINAL
Term
FIND GUILTY (TO)
 Definition
HALLAR CULPABLE
Term
FINDINGS
 Definition
HALLAZGOS. (DETERMINACIONES. CONCLUSIONES)
Term
FINE
 Definition
MULTA
Term
FINGERPRINTS
 Definition
HUELLAS DACTILARES. HUELLAS DIGITALES
Term
FIRST APPEAL
 Definition
RECURSO DE SEGUNDA INSTANCIA
Term
FLAGRANT CRIME
 Definition
DELITO FLAGRANTE. ESCANDALOSO
Term
FOR THE RECORD
 Definition
PARA QUE CONSTE EN ACTAS
Term
FOREMAN OF THE JURY
 Definition
PRESIDENTE DEL JURADO
Term
FORENSIC PATHOLOGY
 Definition
MEDICINA FORENSE
Term
FORFEIT BAIL
 Definition
PERDER LA CAUCION
Term
FORFEITURE PETITION
 Definition
(PETICION DE CONFISCATION) O DECOMISO O INCAUTACION
Term
FORMAL PROBATION
 Definition
LIBERTAD A PRUEBA SUPERVISADA
Term
FREE ON BAIL
 Definition
LIBERTAD PROVISIONAL BAJO CAUCION
Term
FURLOUGH
 Definition
(SALIDA AUTORIZADA) PERMISO DE SALIDA.
Term
GENERAL APPEARANCE
 Definition
COMPARECENCIA SIN LIMITACIONES
Term
GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT TO
 Definition
DARLE EL BENEFICIO DE LA DUDA
Term
GOOD TIME
 Definition
CREDITO POR BUEN COMPORTAMIENTO
Term
GRAND JURY
 Definition
GRAN JURADO
Term
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
 Definition
PROCEDIMIENTO PARA PRESENTAR LAS QUEJAS
Term
GROUND
 Definition
FUNDAMENTO
Term
GUILTY
 Definition
CULPABLE
Term
HATE CRIME
 Definition
DELITO MOTIVADO POR PERJUICIOS
Term
HEARSAY
 Definition
TESTIMONIO DE TERCEROS. TESTIMONIO DE OIDAS
Term
HUNG JURY
 Definition
JURADO EN DESACUERDO
Term
ILL TREATMENT
 Definition
MALOS TRATOS
Term
IMMATERIAL
 Definition
SIN IMPORTANCIA
Term
IMPAIRMENT OF A RIGHT
 Definition
MENOSCABO DE UN DERECHO
Term
IMPANELING OF JURORS
 Definition
SELECCION DE JURADOS
Term
IMPEACHMENT
 Definition
IMPUGNACION (DESACREDITACION)
Term
IMPRISONMENT
 Definition
ENCARCELAMIENTO
Term
IN CAMERA HEARING
 Definition
AUDIENCIA REALIZADA EN EL DESPACHO DEL JUEZ
Term
IN DUE COURSE
 Definition
CON LAS GARANTIAS PERTINENTES
Term
IN DUE PROCESS
 Definition
CON LAS GARANTIAS PROCESALES
Term
INDETERMINATE SENTENCE
 Definition
CONDENA DE DURACION INDETERMINADA
Term
INDICTMENT
 Definition
ACUSACION EMITIDA POR EL GRAN JURADO
Term
INEBRIATE
 Definition
EBRIO
Term
INEBRATED
 Definition
EMBRIAGADO
Term
INEBRATION
 Definition
EMBRIAGUEZ
Term
INFORMATION
 Definition
ACUSACION FORMAL POR LA FISCALIA
Term
INFRINGEMENT OF RIGHTS
 Definition
VIOLACION DE DERECHOS
Term
INITIAL APPEARANCE
 Definition
COMPARECENCIA INICIAL
Term
INJUNCTION
 Definition
REQUERIMIENTO JUDICIAL. MANDATO JUDICIAL. JUICIO DE AMPARO
Term
INMATE
 Definition
RECLUSO
Term
INORDINATE DELAY
 Definition
RETRASO INJUSTIFICADO
Term
INSANITY
 Definition
DEMENCIA. LOCURA
Term
INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
 Definition
HOMICIDIO INVOLUNTARIO (HOMICIDIO CULPOSO)
Term
IRRELEVANT
 Definition
NO PERTINENTE
Term
JUDGEMENT
 Definition
FALLO. SENTENCIA
Term
JUMP BAIL
 Definition
QUEBRAR LA CAUCION
Term
JURY BOX
 Definition
TRIBUNA DEL JURADO
Term
JURY CHARGE
 Definition
INSTRUCCIONES AL JURADO
Term
JURY FOREMAN
 Definition
PRESIDENTE DEL JURADO
Term
JURY INSTRUCTIONS
 Definition
INSTRUCCIONES AL JURADO
Term
JUSTICE
 Definition
JUSTICIA. MINISTRO (MEXICO)
Term
JUSTICE OPERATOR
 Definition
MAGISTRADO
Term
JUVENILE COURT
 Definition
TRIBUNAL DE MENORES
Term
JUVENILE OFFENDER
 Definition
DELINCUENTE MENOR DE EDAD
Term
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
 Definition
POR LA PRESENTE SE HACE SABER
Term
KNOWINGLY
 Definition
A SABIENDAS. A CONCIENCIA
Term
LAW ABIDING
 Definition
CUMPLIDOR
Term
LAW CLERK
 Definition
SECRETARIO DEL TRIBUNAL
Term
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
 Definition
AGENCIA DEL ORDEN PUBLICO. ORGANISMO DE REPRESION. ORGANISMO ENCARGADO DE HACER CUMPLIR LA LEY
Term
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY
 Definition
AGENCIA DEL ORDEN PUBLICO
Term
LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENT
 Definition
AGENTE DEL ORDEN PUBLICO
Term
LAW FIRM
 Definition
BUFETES DE ABOGADOS
Term
LAW OF EVIDENCE
 Definition
DERECHO PROBATORIO
Term
LAW OF PROCEDURE
 Definition
DERECHO PROCESAL
Term
LAW OF THE LAND
 Definition
DERECHO COMUN
Term
LAW REFORM
 Definition
REFORMA LEGISLATIVA
Term
LAWBREAKING
 Definition
INFRACCION DE LA LEY
Term
LAWFUL DAY
 Definition
DIA HABIL
Term
LAWLESSNESS
 Definition
CONDUCTAS AL MARGEN DE LA LEY
Term
LAWS
 Definition
LEGISLACIONES. DISPOSICIONES LEGALES
Term
LAWSUIT
 Definition
PLEITO. LITIGIO. PROCESO JUDICIAL
Term
LEAD EVIDENCE
 Definition
APORTAR PRUEBAS. PRESENTAR PRUEBAS
Term
LEADING QUESTION
 Definition
PREGUNTA CAPSIOSA (PREGUNTA QUE SUGIERE LA RESPUESTA)
Term
LEGAL ACT
 Definition
ACTO JURIDICO
Term
LEGAL AID
 Definition
ASISTENCIA LETRADA/ LEGAL
Term
LEGAL CAPACITY TO SUE
 Definition
CAPACIDAD PROCESAL
Term
LEGAL DISABILITY
 Definition
INCAPACIDAD JURIDICA
Term
LEGAL MEASURES
 Definition
TRAMITES JURIDICOS
Term
LEGAL PROCEEDING
 Definition
DILIGENCIA JURIDICA
Term
LEGAL RESIDENCE
 Definition
DOMICILIO LEGAL
Term
LEGAL YEAR
 Definition
AÑO CIVIL
Term
LIFE TERM
 Definition
CADENA PERPETUA (PRISION PERPETUA)
Term
LINEUP
 Definition
CUERDA DE SOSPECHOSOS (RUEDA DE PRESOS)
Term
LOOPHOLE
 Definition
LAGUNA (RESQUICIO LEGAL)
Term
MAGRISTRATE
 Definition
MAGISTRADO
Term
MALICE
 Definition
DOLO
Term
MALICE AFORETHOUGHT
 Definition
ALEVOSIA. INTENCION DOLOSA
Term
MALICIOUS FALSEHOOD
 Definition
FALSEDAD DOLOSA (FALSEDAD INTENCIONADA)
Term
MANDATORY SENTENCE
 Definition
CONDENA O PENA OBLIGATORIA
Term
MARKED FOR IDENTIFICATION
 Definition
SEÑALADO PARA IDENTIFICACION
Term
MATERIAL EVIDENCE
 Definition
PRUEBA SUBSTANCIAL
Term
MATERIAL WITNESS
 Definition
TESTIGO IMPORTANTE
Term
MATTER OF RECORD
 Definition
MATERIA DE REGISTRO
Term
MEET THE BURDEN OF PROOF
 Definition
CUMPLIR CON LA OBLIGACION DE COMPROBAR
Term
MINOR OFFENSE
 Definition
DELITO LEVE. CONTRAVENCION
Term
MISAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS
 Definition
MALVERSACION
Term
MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE
 Definition
DENEGACION DE JUSTICIA
Term
MISDEMEANOR
 Definition
DELITO MENOR
Term
MISTRIAL
 Definition
JUICIO NULO
Term
MISQUOTING
 Definition
CITAR INCORRECTAMENTE
Term
MITIGATING CIRCUMSTANCES
 Definition
CIRCUNSTANCIAS ATENUANTES
Term
MITIGATION ON SENTENCE
 Definition
ATENUACION DE LA CONDENA
Term
MORAL COERCION
 Definition
COACCION
Term
MOTION
 Definition
PEDIMENTO (MOCION. RECURSO. PETICION)
Term
MOTION FOR A CHANGE OF VENUE
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA CAMBIAR LA JURISDICCION
Term
MOTION FOR A DIRECT VERDICT
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA UN VEREDICTO DICTADO POR EL JUEZ
Term
MOTION FOR DIVERSION
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE TRATAMIENTO EN LIBERTAD (PEDIMENTO DE REMISION. DESVIASION)
Term
MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA DECIDIR EL CASO BASADO SOLAMENTE EN LOS ALEGATOS
Term
MOTION FOR REVOCATION OF PROBATION
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA REVOCAR LA LIBERTAD A PRUEBA
Term
MOTION FOR SEVERANCE OF DEFENDANTS
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA LA SEPARACION DE LOS COACUSADOS
Term
MOTION FOR SEVERANCE OF OFFENSES
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA LA SEPARACION DE LOS DELITOS
Term
MOTION TO ADJOURN
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA LEVANTAR LA SESION
Term
MOTION TO AMMEND THE COMPLAINT
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA MODIFICAR EL ESCRITO ACUSATORIO
Term
MOTION TO APPOINT EXPERT WITNESSES
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA NOMBRAR TESTIGOS PERICIALES
Term
MOTION TO CONTINUE
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE APLAZAMIENTO
Term
MOTION TO DETERMINE PRESENT SANITY
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA DETERMINAR LA CORDURA ACTUAL
Term
MOTION TO DISCOVER
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE REVELACION
Term
MOTION TO DISMISS
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE SOBRESEIMIENTO
Term
MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE FOR CAUSE ("PAPERING")
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE INHIBITORIA (PEDIMENTO PARA INHABILITAR AL JUEZ POR CAUSA LEGAL)
Term
MOTION TO EXCLUDE WITNESSES
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA EXCLUIR TESTIGOS
Term
MOTION TO NAME ATTORNEY
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE NOMBRAMIENTO DE ABOGADO
Term
MOTION TO PRECLUDE
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA PREVENIR
Term
MOTION TO QUASH INDICTMENT
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE REFORMA
Term
MOTION TO REDUCE BAIL
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA REDUCIR LA CAUCION
Term
MOTION TO SET ASIDE
 Definition
PEDIMENTO DE REPOSICION
Term
MOTION TO SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
 Definition
PEDIMENTO PARA ELIMINAR PRUEBAS
Term
MOTIVE
 Definition
MOVIL
Term
MOVE (VERB)
 Definition
PETICIONAR. PEDIR. PROMOVER
Term
MUG SHOTS
 Definition
FOTOGRAFIA DE PRESOS
Term
NAKED CONFESSION
 Definition
CONFESION SIN CONFIRMACION
Term
NAMELY
 Definition
A SABER
Term
NARCOTICS
 Definition
ESTUPEFACIENTES
Term
NEGLECT OF OFFICIAL DUTY
 Definition
INCUMPLIMIENTO DE UN DEBER OFICIAL
Term
NEGLIGENCE IN LAW
 Definition
NEGLIGENCIA PROCESAL
Term
NO TIME WAIVER CASE
 Definition
CASO EN QUE NO SE HA RENUNCIADO AL PLAZO
Term
NOLO-CONTENDERE/NO CONTEST PLEA
 Definition
DECLARACION DE NO DISPUTA. NO ME OPONGO
Term
NON RESPONSIVE ANSWER
 Definition
RESPUESTA NO ATINGENTE
Term
NON-BAILABLE OFFENSE
 Definition
DELITO NO CAUCIONABLE
Term
NON-CUSTODIAL MEASURE
 Definition
SANCION NO PRIVATIVA DE LA LIBERTAD
Term
NULL
 Definition
NULO. SIN VALOR
Term
NULL AND VOID
 Definition
NULO Y SIN EFECTO
Term
OBJECT (VERB)
 Definition
PROTESTAR (OPONERSE)
Term
OBJECTION OVERRULED
 Definition
PROTESTA RECHAZADA. PROTESTA DENEGADA
Term
OBJECTION SUSTAINED
 Definition
PROTESTA ACEPTADA. PROTESTA ACOGIDA
Term
OFF CALENDAR
 Definition
REMOVIDA DE LA LISTA DE CAUSAS
Term
OFF THE RECORD
 Definition
EXTRAOFICIALMENTE. SIN QUE CONSTE EN ACTAS
Term
OFFENDED PARTY
 Definition
PARTE AGRAVIADA. PARTE PERJUDICADA
Term
OFFENDER
 Definition
DELINCUENTE
Term
OFFER AN EXHIBIT
 Definition
PRESENTAR UN ELEMENTO DE PRUEBA
Term
OFFICER
 Definition
AGENTE (POLICIA. FUNCIONARIO- ADMINISTRATIVO. OFICIAL- EJERCITO)
Term
ON THE MERITS
 Definition
EL CASO EN SI
Term
OPEN COURT
 Definition
TRIBUNAL EN PLENO
Term
OPENING STATEMENT
 Definition
DECLARACION DE APERTURA. DECLARACION INICIAL
Term
OPINION EVIDENCE
 Definition
PRUEBA PERICIAL
Term
OPINION OF COUNSEL
 Definition
DICTAMEN JURIDICO
Term
ORDER OF BUSINESS
 Definition
ORDEN DEL DIA
Term
ORDINANCE
 Definition
ORDENANZA
Term
ORDINARY CARE
 Definition
DILIGENCIA RAZONABLE
Term
ORGANIZED CRIME
 Definition
DELINCUENCIA ORGANIZADA. SINDICATO DEL CRIMEN. MAFIA
Term
OVER CROWDING
 Definition
SUPERPOBLACION. HACINAMIENTO. SATURACION
Term
OVERRULE
 Definition
REVOCAR. DECLARAR SIN LUGAR. DENEGAR. RECHAZAR
Term
OWN RECOGNIZANCE (OR)
 Definition
BAJO PALABRA DE HONOR. LIBERTAD PROVISIONAL BAJO PROTESTA
Term
PARDON
 Definition
INDULTO
Term
PAROLE
 Definition
LIBERTAD PREPARATORIA
Term
PAROLE BOARD
 Definition
JUNTA DE LIBERTAD PREPARATORIA
Term
PAROLEE
 Definition
HABIENTE DE LIBERTAD PREPARATORIA
Term
PASS A JUDGMENT
 Definition
PRONUNCIAR UN FALLO
Term
PASS FOR CAUSE
 Definition
NO HACER RECUSACION POR CAUSA
Term
PENALTY ASSESSMENT (PA)
 Definition
RECARGO JUDICIAL (IMPUESTO PENAL)
Term
PEOPLE
 Definition
(FISCALIA). PARTE ACUSADORA
Term
PEOPLE'S COURT
 Definition
TRIBUNALES POPULARES
Term
PEOPLE'S EXHIBIT 1
 Definition
PRUEBA DE CARGO NUMERO 1
Term
PEREMPTORY CHALLENGE
 Definition
RECUSACION SIN CAUSA (OBJECTION TO A JUROR FOR NO REASON)
Term
PEREMPTORY PLEA
 Definition
ARTICULOS DE PREVIO PRONUNCIAMIENTO
Term
PEREMPTORY RULE
 Definition
FALLO DEFINITIVO
Term
PERFORM A DUTY (TO)
 Definition
CUMPLIR UN DEBER
Term
PERIFDY
 Definition
ALEVOSIA. VENTAJA
Term
PERPETRATOR
 Definition
AUTOR
Term
PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE
 Definition
CAUCION PERSONAL
Term
PETE MANOUVER
 Definition
Maniobra para detener vehiculos en fuga
Term
PETIT JURY
 Definition
JURADO DE JUICIO (as opposed to grand jury)
Term
PETTY OFFENSE
 Definition
DELITO LEVE
Term
PICKPOCKET
 Definition
CARTERISTA
Term
PIMP
 Definition
RUFIAN (ALCAHUETE. PROXENETA)
Term
PLACEMENT
 Definition
ASIGNACION
Term
PLAINTIFF
 Definition
QUERELLANTE
Term
PLEA
 Definition
DECLARACION
Term
PLEA BARGAIN
 Definition
CONVENIO DECLARATORIO (NEGOCIACION DE UNA DECLARACION DE CULPABLE)
Term
PLEAD STRAIGHT UP
 Definition
DECLARARSE CULPABLE TAL CUAL SE LE ACUSA
Term
PLEADINGS REJOINDER
 Definition
CONTRAREPLICA
Term
PLEDGE (VERB)
 Definition
GARANTIZAR. DEJAR EN PRENDA
Term
POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
 Definition
JURISPRUDENCIA
Term
POST BAIL
 Definition
DEPOSTIAR CAUCION. PONER LA CAUCION
Term
POSTPONMENT
 Definition
APLAZAMIENTO. PRORROGA
Term
POWER OF APPOINTMENT
 Definition
FACULTAD DE NOMBRAR
Term
POWER OF ATTORNEY
 Definition
PODER NOTARIAL. PODER DE REPRESENTACION
Term
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF THE DEFENDANT
 Definition
INDAGATORIA
Term
PRELIMINARY HEARING
 Definition
AUDIENCIA PRELIMINAR (VISTA PRELIMINAR)
Term
PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
 Definition
AVERIGUACION PREVIA
Term
PRELIMINARY RULINGS
 Definition
CUESTIONES PREJUDICIALES
Term
PRESUMPTION
 Definition
PRESUNCION
Term
PRETRIAL DETAINEE
 Definition
DETENIDO PREVIO A JUICIO
Term
PRETRIAL DETENTION
 Definition
PRISION PREVIA A JUICIO
Term
PRIMA FACIE PROOF
 Definition
PRUEBA PRESUNTA (SUFICIENTE A PRIMERA VISTA)
Term
PRINCIPAL
 Definition
AUTOR MATERIAL
Term
PRIOR INVESTIGATION
 Definition
AVERIGUACION PREVIA
Term
PRIORABLE OFFENSE
 Definition
DELITO ACUMULATIVO
Term
PRO-PER
 Definition
, AUTOREPRESENTACION
Term
PROBABLE CAUSE
 Definition
MOTIVO FUNDADO
Term
PROBATION
 Definition
LIBERTAD A PRUEBA
Term
PROBATION OFFICER
 Definition
AGENTE DE LIBERTAD A PRUEBA
Term
PROCEDURE
 Definition
PROCESO
Term
PROCEEDINGS
 Definition
DILIGENCIAS
Term
PROCEEDINGS. CRIMINAL
 Definition
PROCESO PENAL
Term
PROCESS-SERVER
 Definition
AGENTE JUDICIAL. PORTADOR DE CITACIONES
Term
PROPER CARE
 Definition
PRUDENCIA RAZONABLE
Term
PROPER EVIDENCE
 Definition
PRUEBAS ADMISIBLES
Term
PROPOUND (VERB)
 Definition
EXPONER. PROPONER
Term
PROSECUTE (TO)
 Definition
ENJUICIAR. PROCESAR. SOMETER A JUICIO
Term
PROSECUTION
 Definition
FISCALIA (MINISTERIO PUBLICO )
Term
PROSPECTIVE
 Definition
POTENCIAL. POSIBLE
Term
PROTECT
 Definition
PROTEJER (AMPARAR)
Term
PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
 Definition
PRISION PREVENTIVA
Term
PROTECTIVE MEASURES
 Definition
MEDIDAS DE SALVAGUARDIA
Term
PROVISIONAL INJUNCTION
 Definition
MANDATO INTERLOCUTORIO. REQUERIMIENTO PROVISIONAL
Term
PROXIMATE CONSEQUENCE
 Definition
CONSECUENCIA INMEDIATA
Term
PROXY
 Definition
PODER. PODERHABIENTE
Term
PSYCHOTROPIC SUBSTANCE
 Definition
SUSTANCIA SICOTROPICA
Term
PUBLIC DEFENDER
 Definition
DEFENSOR PUBLICO
Term
PULL THE TIME WAIVER
 Definition
RESCINDIR LA RENUNCIA DEL PLAZO
Term
PURPORT
 Definition
PRETENDER. DAR A ENTENDER
Term
PURSUANCE
 Definition
CUMPLIMIENTO
Term
PUT IT TO YOU
 Definition
DIGA SI ES CIERTO QUE
Term
QUASH
 Definition
ANULAR. INVALIDAR. ABROGAR
Term
QUESTION OF FACT
 Definition
CUESTION DE HECHO
Term
QUESTION OF LAW
 Definition
CUESTION DE DERECHO
Term
QUESTIONING
 Definition
INTERROGATORIO
Term
RAID
 Definition
REDADA POLICIAL
Term
RANSACK
 Definition
DESVALIJAR
Term
RAP SHEET
 Definition
PRONTUARIO. LISTA DE ARRESTOS
Term
RE CROSS EXAMINATION
 Definition
SEGUNDO CONTRAINTERROGATORIO
Term
RE DIRECT EXAMINATION
 Definition
SEGUNDO INTERROGATORIO DIRECTO
Term
READING OF THE COMPLAINT
 Definition
LECTURA DEL ESCRITO ACUSATORIO
Term
REASON OF (BY)
 Definition
A CAUSA DE
Term
REASONABLE GROUNDS
 Definition
MOTIVOS FUNDADOS
Term
REBUTTAL
 Definition
REFUTACION. IMPUGNACION DE LA PRUEBA
Term
RECOGNIZANCE
 Definition
CAUCION JURATORIA (MEJICO/PUERTO RICO)
Term
RED-HANDED
 Definition
IN FRAGANTI
Term
REDRESS
 Definition
Desagravio. reivindicacion
Term
RELEASE (TO)
 Definition
PONER EN LIBERTAD. LIBERAR. DEJAR EN LIBERTAD
Term
RELEASE ON ANNULMENT OF FACTS/EVIDENCE
 Definition
LIBERTAD POR DESVANECIMIENTO DE DATOS
Term
RELEASE ON BAIL
 Definition
LIBERTAD PROVISIONAL BAJO CAUCION. LIBERTAD BAJO CAUCION
Term
RELEASE ON ONE'S OR
 Definition
LIBERTAD BAJO PALABRA (LIBERTAD PROVISIONAL BAJO PROTESTA)
Term
REMAND
 Definition
CONSIGNAR
Term
REMAND IN CUSTODY (TO)
 Definition
DICTAR AUTO DE PRISION PREVENTIVA
Term
REMEDIAL MEASURE
 Definition
MEDIDA CORRECTIVA
Term
REPEAT OFFENDER
 Definition
REINCIDENTE
Term
REPLY TO INTERROGATORIES
 Definition
ABSOLUCION DE POSICIONES
Term
RES JUDICATA
 Definition
COSA JUZGADA
Term
RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
 Definition
PROGRAMA PARA INTERNADOS
Term
RESTITUTION
 Definition
(RESARCIMIENTO). DEVOLUCION
Term
RESTRAINING ORDER
 Definition
ORDEN DE PROHIBICION (ISSUED WITH AN APPLICATION FOR AN INJUNCTION PREVENTING DEFENDENT FROM AN ACTION UNTIL COURT DECIDES TO ISSUE INJUNCTION)
Term
REVERSAL OF A JUDGMENT
 Definition
REVOCACION DE UN FALLO
Term
RIGHT AND PROPER
 Definition
JUSTO Y ADECUADO
Term
RIGHT TO COUNSEL
 Definition
DERECHO A ASISTENCIA LETRADA
Term
RIOT
 Definition
MOTIN. TUMULTO. REVUELTA
Term
RIOTER
 Definition
AMOTINADOR (ALBOROTADOR)
Term
RULE OUT (VERB)
 Definition
DESCARTAR (NO ADMITIR)
Term
SANCTION OF LAST RESOURCE
 Definition
RECURSO DE ULTIMA INSTANCIA
Term
SANCTITY OF THE MAIL
 Definition
INVIOLABILIDAD DE LA CORRESPONDENCIA
Term
SCENE OF THE CRIME
 Definition
LUGAR DEL DELITO/CRIMEN. LUGAR DE LOS HECHOS
Term
SCOPE
 Definition
ALCANCE. AMBITO
Term
SEALED AND STAMPED
 Definition
SELLADO Y LACRADO
Term
SEALED VERDICT
 Definition
VEREDICTO CERRADO
Term
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
 Definition
REGISTRO E INCAUTACION. ALLANAMIENTO
Term
SEARCH OF PREMISES
 Definition
REGISTRO DOMICILIARIO
Term
SEARCH WARRANT
 Definition
ORDEN DE REGISTRO. ORDEN DE CATEO
Term
SECOND APPEAL
 Definition
RECURSO DE TERCERA INSTANCIA
Term
SECTION
 Definition
ARTICULO (DE UNA LEY)
Term
SEIZURE
 Definition
INCAUTACION (EMBARGO. DECOMISO)
Term
SELF DEFENSE
 Definition
DEFENSA LEGITIMA. DEFENSA PROPIA
Term
SELF EXECUTING
 Definition
EFECTIVO INMEDIATAMENTE
Term
SELF INTEREST
 Definition
EGOISMO
Term
SELF-ENFORCING
 Definition
DE APLICACION INMEDIATA
Term
SENTENCE APPEALED
 Definition
CONDENA RECURRIDA
Term
SERIAL KILLER
 Definition
ASESINO MULTIPLE
Term
SERVE A SENTENCE
 Definition
CUMPLIR UNA PENA. CUMPLIR UNA CONDENA
Term
SERVE A SUMMONS
 Definition
ENTREGAR UNA CITACION
Term
SERVICE OF PROCESS
 Definition
TRASLADO DE LEY. TRASLADO DEL JUICIO
Term
SET ASIDE INFORMATION
 Definition
ANULAR LA ACUSACION
Term
SET BAIL
 Definition
FIJAR CAUCION
Term
SEVERANCE OF PARTIES
 Definition
SEPARACION DE LAS DEFENSAS DE VARIOS ACUSADOS
Term
SIDE BAR CONFERENCE
 Definition
CONFERENCIA O DISCUSION CON EL JUEZ AL LADO DEL BANCO
Term
SLANDER
 Definition
CALUMNIA ORAL. DIFAMACION ORAL
Term
SLOW PLEA
 Definition
DECLARACION INDIRECTA DE CULPABILIDAD
Term
SNIPER
 Definition
FRANCOTIRADOR
Term
SOCIAL FABRIC
 Definition
ESTRUCTURA SOCIAL
Term
SOCIAL RESETTLEMENT
 Definition
REINSERCION SOCIAL
Term
SOLICITATION
 Definition
INSTIGACION
Term
SOLITARY CONFINEMENT
 Definition
(AISLAMIENTO). PRISION CELULAR
Term
SOUND IN BODY AND MIND
 Definition
SANO DE CUERPO Y ALMA
Term
SOUND MIND
 Definition
JUICIO CABAL
Term
SOUNDNESS
 Definition
RECTITUD. JUSTICIA. SOLIDEZ
Term
SPECIAL APPEARANCE
 Definition
COMPARECENCIA PARA UN MOTIVO ESPECIAL
Term
SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES
 Definition
CIRCUNSTANCIAS EXTRAORDINARIAS
Term
SPECIAL SESSION
 Definition
SESION EXTRAORDINARIA
Term
SPOUSAL ASSAULT
 Definition
AGRESION MARITAL
Term
STAND TRIAL
 Definition
SOMETERSE A JUICIO
Term
STANDING
 Definition
POSICION. CAPACIDAD LEGAL
Term
STATE YOUR APPEARANCE
 Definition
PRESENTENSE
Term
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
 Definition
LEY DE PRESCRIPCION/STATUTE LIMITS THE TIME IN WHICH A LAWSUIT MAY BE BROUGHT FOR A CRIME AFTER WHICH THE PARTY LOSES THE RIGHT TO SUE
Term
STAY
 Definition
SUSPENSION
Term
STAY OF EXECUTION
 Definition
SUSPENSION DE EJECUCION
Term
STIPULATED
 Definition
ACORDADO
Term
STRAIGHT LIABILITY
 Definition
Responsabilidad civil directa
Term
SUBJECT
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SUJETO
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SUBJECT-MATTER
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CONTENIDO. ASUNTO
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SUBMIT (I)
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PRESENTO. FORMULO. SUGIERO. PIENSO QUE
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SUBMIT (VERB)
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PRESENTAR. FORMULAR. SUGERIR
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SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
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CITACION PARA COMPARECER Y EXHIBIR DOCUMENTOS
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SUBSTANTIAL
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APRECIABLE. SUSTANCIAL. IMPORTANTE. CONSIDERABLE
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SUBSTANTIAL RECORD
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Antecedentes frondosos
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SUMMARY EXECUTION
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EJECUCION SUMARIA
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SUMMONS
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EMPLAZAMIENTO. AUTO DE COMPARECENCIA
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SUPOENA
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CITATORIO JUDICIAL (AUTO DE PRESENTACION)
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SUPOENA AD TESTIFICANDUM
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CITACION DE TESTIGO
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SUPPRESS EVIDENCE
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SUPRIMIR PRUEBAS
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SURVEILLANCE
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VIGILANCIA
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SUSPECT
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SOSPECHOSO. INDICIADO
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SUSPENDED SENTENCE
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CONDENA SUSPENDIDA
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SUSTAIN
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ACEPTAR (SOSTENER. ACOGER. DECLARAR PROCEDENTE)
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SWEAR IN
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JURAMENTAR
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TAKE JUDICIAL NOTICE
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RECONOCER SIN NECESIDAD DE PRUEBA. RECONOCER DE OFICIO
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TAKE THE OATH
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TOMAR JURAMENTO. JURAR
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TAKE THE STAND
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SUBIRSE AL ESTRADO. SUBIRSE AL BANQUILLO DE LOS TESTIGOS
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TAKE UNDER SUBMISSION
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PONER EL CASO BAJO CONSIDERACION
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TAMPERING WITH WITNESSES
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SOBORNAR A LOS TESTIGOS. INFLUIR EN LOS TESTIGOS
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TEMPORARY PROVISIONS
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DISPOSICIONES TRANSITORIAS
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TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER TRO
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ORDEN DE PROHIBICION PROVISIONAL/TRANSITORIA
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THANK AND EXCUSE
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AGRADECER Y DESPEDIR
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TO BE BOUND BY THE LAW
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ESTAR OBLIGADO EN VIRTUD DE UNA LEY
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TO BE ENFORCEABLE
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TENER FUERZA LEGAL
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TO BE FREE ON BAIL
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ESTAR LIBRE BAJO CAUCION. ESTAR EN LIBERTAD PROVISIONAL BAJO CAUCION
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TO BE ON THE BENCH
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SER JUEZ
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TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF
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SEGUN MI LEAL SABER Y ENTENDER
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TORT ACTION
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Demanda por agravio civil
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TRACE
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RASTREAR. LOCALIZAR. SEGUIR
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TRAILING
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QUEDAR EN ESPERA
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TRANSIENT
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TRANSEUNTE
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TRIAL BY JURY
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JUICIO ANTE JURADO
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TRIAL BY THE RECORD
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JUICIO BASADO EN EL SUMARIO SIN TESTIMONIO
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TRIAL COURT
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TRIBUNAL DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
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TRIAL DOCKET
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ORDEN DEL DIA
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TRIAL JUDGE
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JUEZ DE PRIMERA INSTANCIA
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TRIAL LAWYER
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ABOGADO PROCESALISTA
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TRIER OF FACT
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JUZGADOR DE LOS HECHOS
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TRIGGERING FACTOR
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FACTOR DESENCADENANTE
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TRUE BILL
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ACUSACION ADMITIDA APROBADA POR EL GRAN JURADO
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TRUST
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CONFIANZA (FUNDACION)
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TRUST FUND
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FONDO FIDUCIARIO/ DE FIDEICOMISO
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TRUSTEE
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FIDEICOMISARIO (SINDICO. BANKRUPCY)
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TRUSTEESHIP
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FIDEICOMISO
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TRY A CASE
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PROCESAR UNA CAUSA
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UNACKNOWLEDGED DETENTION
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DETENCION NO RECONOCIDA DE PERSONA
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UNCONVICTED STATUS
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CONDICION DE PERSONA QUE NO HA SIDO CONDENADA
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UPHOLD A CONVICTION
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CONFIRMAR UNA CONDENA
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UPON BEING NOTIFIED
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A PARTIR DE LA NOTIFICACION
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VENUE
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JURISDICCION
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VEST
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INVESTIR. CONFERIR. CONCEDER
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VESTED RIGHTS
 Definition
DERECHOS ADQUIRIDOS
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VINDICTIVE DAMAGES
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DAÑOS PUNITIVOS
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VICTIM
 Definition
VICTIMA (AGRAVIADO/A)
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VOCATIONAL TRAINING
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CAPACITACION PROFESIONAL
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VOIR DIRE
 Definition
SELECCION DE JURADOS
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VOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER
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HOMICIDIO SIMPLE
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WAITING PERIOD
 Definition
TERMINO SUSPENSIVO
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WAIVE
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RENUNCIAR A
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WAIVE AND GIVE UP
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RENUNCIAR Y CEDER
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WAIVE ONE'S RIGHTS
 Definition
ABDICAR SU DERECHO
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WAIVE TIME
 Definition
RENUNCIA AL PLAZO LEGAL
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WANTON
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INSENSIBLE. INJUSTIFICABLE
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WARNING
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AMONESTACION
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WAY OF
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EN FORMA DE. POR VIA DE
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WHERE APPROPRIATE
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CUANDO PROCEDA
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WILFUL
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PREMEDITADO. INTENCIONADO
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WILLFUL
 Definition
PREMEDITADO. VOLUNTARIO. HECHO CON INTENCION
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WILLINGLY
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LIBREMENTE (DEBUENA VOLUNTAD)
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WITH DUE CARE AND ATTENTION
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CON LA PRUDENCIA O DILIGENCIA DEBIDA
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WITNESS
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TESTIGO
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WITNESS BOX/STAND
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ESTRADO DE TESTIGOS
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WITNESS FOR THE DEFENSE
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TESTIGO DE DESCARGO
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WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
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TESTIGO DE CARGO
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WITNESS PROOF
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PRUEBA TESTIMONIAL
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WITNESS WHEREOF (IN)
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EN TESTIMONIO. FE DE LO CUAL
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WORK FURLOUGH
 Definition
PERMISO PARA SALIR Y TRABAJAR. SEMILIBERTAD
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WRIT
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AUTO. ORDEN. DECRETO
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ZEALOUS WITNESS
 Definition
TESTIGO INDEBIDAMENTE AFANOSO
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