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Court Interpreting-Questions & Answers 100% SolvedJuvenile Waiver Correct Ans-A procedure by which a charge against a minor is transferred
from a juvenile to a circuit court
Law clerks Correct Ans-Persons trained in the law who assist judges in researching legal
opinions
Layperson Correct Ans-One not trained in law
Leading question Correct Ans-One which instructs the witness how to answer or puts
words in his mouth to be echoed back. ONe that suggests to the witness the answer desired.
Leniency Correct Ans-Recommendation for a sentence less than the maximum allowed
Lesser Included offense Correct Ans-A crime composed of some, but not all, of the
elements of a greater crime; commission of the greater crime automatically includes
commission of the lesser included offense.
Liability Correct Ans-Legal debts and obligations
Libel Correct Ans-Published words or pictures that falsely and maliciously harm the
reputation of a person.
, Court Interpreting-Questions & Answers 100% Solved
Living trust Correct Ans-A trust set up and in effect during the lifetime of the grantor.
Malicious Mischief Correct Ans-Willful destruction of property, from actual ill will or
resentment toward its owner or possessor
Mandate Correct Ans-A judicial command or order proceeding from a court or judicial
officer, directing the proper officer to enforce a judgment, sentence or decree.
Material evidence Correct Ans-That quality of evidence which tends to influence the trier
of fact because of its logical connection with the issue
Material witness Correct Ans-In criminal trial, a witnes whose testimoney is crucial to
either the defense or prosecution
Miranda Rights Correct Ans-Requirement that police tell a suspect in their custody of his or
her constitutional rights before they question him or her: SPECIFICALLY THE RIGHT TO REMAIN
SILENT, THAT ANY STATEMENT MADE MAY BE USED AGAINST HIM OR HER, THE RIGHT TO AN
ATTORNEY WHETHER THEY CAN AFFORD IT OR NOT
Mitigating cirumstances Correct Ans-Facts that do not constitute a justification or excuse
for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame
Moral turpitude Correct Ans-An element of crimes INHERENTLY BAD
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