adverse witness witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party calling him
Affidavit, Affiant witness statement of facts made under oath. An affiant signs and affidavit
did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an oath and affiant
Affirm
is still subject to the penalties of perjury
considerations which increase are aggravate or decrease or mitigate a sentence
aggravating mitigating circumstances
imposed in criminal cases under sentencing guidelines
i formal sentence by convicted defendant as to whether there is any reason why
allocation judgment should not be rendered against him when a sentencing bargain has been
agreed to in exchange for a guilty plea the defendant must admit guilt.
Amendment change / correction whether benefits you are not whether adding or subtracting
answer / complaint response by defendant denying plaintiff's complaint
Arbitration dispute mediation by impartial third party
arraignment bringing an accused person into court to plead to a criminal charge
restraint and Detention of a person suspected of a crime / temporarily holding at
arrest or custody
scene of a crime Premiere questioning is not an arrest
commonly Bail refers to an amount of money deposit it as a form of collateral to
bail on recognizance
guarantee that a person charged with a crime will appear in court
a discussion between attorneys and the judge outside the hearing of the jury or
bench conference
courtroom audio such a discussion may or may not be on the record
bench warrant authority to find and bring to court someone who has failed to appear
Beyond A Reasonable Doubt / Beyond A Reasonable Doubt is the standard for conviction in a criminal trial.
preponderance of evidence Preponderance of evidence is the standard for winning in a civil matter
Bifurcations trial of certain issues separately as guilt / penalty or complaint/ damages
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