legal terms - general

4. when the person who is accused of a crime is let go (there are specific conditions to bail, however, [1] you must appear when called by court OR [2] someone can pay to get the person who is accused of the crime to be let go before they are tried in court)
5. when a party doubts the validity of a witness’ testimony (ex:lying in testimony, made up information in testimony, etc)
7. when a witness testifies to evidence that they were not present for but heard from a different person (does not stand in court)
11. verdict saying that defendant is innocent or there is not enough evidence to prove that defendant is guilty
13. promise by government (and Constitution) of equal and fair trial to defendant
15. responsibility of proving disputed claims as true (Civil cases: burden of proof lies on prosecution/plaintiff; Criminal cases: burden of proof lies on government)
17. party that the case is appealed to
18. information used to convince judge or jury
19. the lawyers who are handling the case (refers to both parties or can also mean legal advice)
20. serious crime
22. when the defendant is declared guilty

1. when a verdict/decision for a case has already been made by a court, but the losing party takes the decision to a higher court for review once again (decision can be reversed by the higher court that it is taken to)
2. if evidence is gained through methods that violate defendant’s constitutional rights, it does not stand in court
3. people who participate in lawsuits
6. any crime that is committed that can have the punishment of death
8. when evidence can be used in a trial for consideration by the judge or jury when making a verdict
9. person who is accused of a crime (who the lawsuit is against)
10. group of people who are chosen to hear and come to a verdict for a trial
12. case/lawsuit
14. a witness’ testimony that is sworn to be true
16. party that appeals a case to a higher court
21. minor offense (up to one year in prison)