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Law Set of rules and standards by which a society follows
Judicial review Power of Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional
unconstitutional Not consistent with a nation’s constitution
impartial Fair selection of judges, fair procedures, and unbiased
criminal trial court Cases about crimes (Burglary, Murder, DUI)
civil trial court Cases where a person or group should pay them for causing harm
original jurisdiction Authority of trial court to be first to hear a case based on Location. (ex Pick CO.)
plaintiff Party accusing someone of causing damage
prosecutor Attorney who represents the government in criminal case
Defendant Person responding to prosecution
Jury Group of citizens who hear evidence and give verdict
Public Defense Attorney who works for the state for people unable to afford an attorney
Plea Bargain Agreement between prosecutor and defendant
Grand Jury Group that hears charges and decides if evidence is sufficient
indictment Formal charge of criminal action by grand jury
Error of law Mistake by judge as to the applicable law in a case
Created by: Bryson.Campfield
 

 



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