Question 1

a set of promises between agreeing parties that is enforceable by law

Accepted Answer

contract

Question 2

an earlier ruling on which similar decisions are based

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precedent

Question 3

a person who files a lawsuit

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plaintiff

Question 4

when a person sues to collect damages for some harm that has been done

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lawsuit

Question 5

a lack of proper care or attention

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negligence

Question 6

law made by a legislative branch of government

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statute

Question 7

money ordered by a court to pay for injuries and losses suffered

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damages

Question 8

a notice directing someone to appear in court to answer a complaint

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summons

Question 9

a person who is being sued

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defendent

Question 10

a safeguard against being kept in jail unlawfully

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writ of habeas corpus

Question 11

destruction of property, can be a felony or a misdemeanor

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vandalism

Question 12

the right that says the government can't take away or lives, liberty and property without following the law

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due process

Question 13

jury members must not show preference or partiality one way or the other

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impartial

Question 14

major goal of the juvenile justice system

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rehabilitation

Question 15

criminal law

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robbery

Question 16

juvenile law

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curfew

Question 17

civil law

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divorce

Question 18

civil law (refund)

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didn't receive an order from the Internet

Question 19

civil law (military)

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AWOL

Question 20

allows police to enter and look for evidence

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search warrant

Question 21

rights read at time of arrest (right to remain silent...)

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Miranda warning

Question 22

money paid in order to be released from jail

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bail

Question 23

questioning done by the other attorney at trial

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cross-examination

Question 24

a deal to plead to a lesser charge made between a defendant and the prosecuting attorney in a criminal case

Accepted Answer

plea bargain

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