Legal Terminology - Court Interpreters Written Exam with Complete Questions and Answers
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Abscond - ANSWER-To hide or secretly flee to avoid legal proceddings
Accessory - ANSWER-one that assists another person in the commission or
attempted commission of a crime or in avoiding apprehension for the crime
Accomplice - ANSWER-A person who knowingly aids another in the
commission of a crime
Acquital - ANSWER-The determination at the end of a criminal trial that the
defendant is not guilty
Arraignment - ANSWER-The appearance of the accused before the court at
which he is formally informed of the charges against him and is asked to
plead guilty or not guilty or "nolo contendere"
,Asked and answered - ANSWER-An objection that a question to a witness has
already been asked by the counsel and answered by the witness
Back pay - ANSWER-accrued but uncollected salary or wages to which an
employee is entittled
Affiant - ANSWER-The person who makes and subscribes an affidavit
Affirm - ANSWER-To formally declare the a statement is true without taking
an oath
Aid and abet - ANSWER-To actively, knowingly, intentionally, or purposefully
facilitate or assist another individual in the commission or attempted
commission of a crime (ayudar e instigar)
Alien - ANSWER-A person who in not a citizen
Amount of maintenance - ANSWER-The cost of maintaining property,
including the cost of ordinary repairs. Also the amount of sustenance to to
support another person
, Bail - ANSWER-a monetary or other security given to ensure the appearance
of a criminal defendant at every subsequent stage of the proceedings
Bail Bond - ANSWER-A document executed to obtain the release of a person
in custody stating that bail company will forfeit its surety if the defendant
fails to appear as required,
Bailiff - ANSWER-a court employees who keeps the order in the courtroom,
including guarding prisoners, and attend to the jury
Bench trial - ANSWER-A trail before a judge without a jury
Bench warrant - ANSWER-Warrant issued by a judge
Bill of particulars - ANSWER-A written statement of the particulars of the
charges or claims agains the defendant or another party
Bonding over - ANSWER-Act by judge or magistrate requiring a person to
furnish bail or to enter into a recognisance as a condition to his release from
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