Legal Terms and Definitions

Glossary of Legal Terms

Rest 1) the person who is the subject of a petition, 2) the prevailing party in a court case against whom an appeal is taken. Costs An allowance for expenses in prosecuting or defending a suit. Ordinarily this does not include attorney fees. Contempt of court Any act involving disrespect to the court or failure to obey its rules or orders. Contempt of court carries a maximum of 30 days in jail. Criminal case A case brought by the government against a person accused of committing a crime. Protective custody The name of the public officer who is appointed in each county to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state or people. Exclusionary rule A rule by which evidence that was obtained illegally cannot be used in a criminal trial against a defendant. Also, in criminal cases, a rule which prevents witnesses from observing each other testify or from discussing testimony during the course of the proceedings. Original jurisdiction The court in which a matter must first be filed. Referral Follows cross-examination, and is conducted by the party who first examined the witness.

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