Law by Alexis Puc

Family Law

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Family law covers legal issues in family relationships, including marriage, divorce, child custody, support, adoption, and domestic violence protections.

Civil Law

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Civil law governs non-criminal disputes between individuals or organizations, including contracts, property, torts, and family matters, seeking legal resolution and compensation.

Criminal Law

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Criminal law addresses actions deemed harmful to society, defining crimes, setting punishments, and ensuring justice through prosecution and defense in court.

Corporate Law

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Corporate law regulates the formation, operation, and governance of corporations, addressing issues like shareholder rights, mergers, acquisitions, compliance, and corporate responsibilities.

International Law

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International law governs relations between nations, covering treaties, trade, human rights, and conflict resolution to promote global cooperation and legal standards.

Appeal

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An appeal is a legal process where a higher court reviews a lower court’s decision to correct errors or ensure justice.

Brief

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A written statement submitted by a lawyer for each side in a case

Closing Argument

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A statement by the lawyers to the jury about what the evidence proves and why their client should win

Counterclaim

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A defendant's response to a complaint, where they claim to be entitled to damages or other relief

Plea

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A defendant's answer to a criminal charge, such as guilty, not guilty, or no contest

Active judge

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A judge in the full-time service of the court. Compare to senior judge

Affidavit

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A written or printed statement made under oath.

Bail

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The release, prior to trial, of a person accused of a crime, under specified conditions designed to assure that person's appearance in court when required.

Case file

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A complete collection of every document filed in court in a case

Capital offense

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A crime punishable by death.

Chambers

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The offices of a judge and his or her staff.

Community service

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A special condition the court imposes that requires an individual to work – without pay – for a civic or nonprofit organization.

Counsel

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Legal advice; a term also used to refer to the lawyers in a case

Evidence

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Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case in favor of one side or the other.

Felony

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A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison