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First set of Vocabulary words for Criminal Training

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Appearance   show
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Appearance Bond   show
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show Procedure whereby the accused is brought before the court to plead to the criminal charge in the indictment or information.  
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show A writ directing or authorizing someone to do an act, especially one directing a law enforcement officer to make an arrest, a search or a seizure.  
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show A written promise to pay money or do some act if certain circumstances occur or a certain time elapses.  
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Bail bond   show
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Charge   show
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Detention Hearing   show
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Excludable Delay   show
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show A proceeding brought before a court by one party only, without notice to or challenge by the other side.  
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show When the defendant enters a guilty please, the defendant waives the right to a trial and admits committing the offense. If the court accepts the defendant's guilty plea, the case proceeds to sentencing.  
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Initial Appearance   show
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Personal Recognizance   show
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show In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges.  
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Preliminary Examination   show
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Presentence Report   show
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show Defendants in criminal cases are referred to community agencies prior to trial while their criminal trials are held in abeyance. If defendant responds successfully within a specified period, the charges are commonly dismissed.  
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show having more evidence for than against. A reasonable ground for belief in the existence of facts warranting the proceedings complained of.  
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show To offer or tender, as, the production of a document and offer of the same in evidence.  
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show The charging document provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office when a defendant is arrested in a district other than where the offense was allegedly committed.  
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show An order in writing, issued by a justice or other magistrate judge authorizing law enforcement officer to search for and seize any property that constitutes evidence of the commission of a crime, contraband, the fruits of a crime, etc.  
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Secured Bond   show
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show The act of taking possession of property for a violation of law or by virtue of an execution.  
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show A federal statue establishing time limits for carrying out the majjor events in the prosecution of federal criminal crimes.  
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Stand Mute   show
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Third Party Custodian   show
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Without Prejudice   show
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With Prejudice   show
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show An order issued for a court requiring the performance of a specified act, or giving authority to have it done.  
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