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Delinquent

A

one who commits crimes (typically young)

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Precedent

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an earlier event regarded as an example to be considered subsequent

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US Code

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public laws

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UCMJ

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Uniform Code of Military Justice - laws governing the military justice system

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Lawsuit

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a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication (to be judged)

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Ordinance

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a law created by local government, city, county

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Regulations

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rule made and maintained by an authority

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Statutes

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written laws passed by Legislative body

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criminal negligence

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when a person acts with a disregard for risks to human life and safety

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fraud

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criminal deception/ financial or personal gain

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mischief

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a cause/source of harm, evil, irritation

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assault

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a physical attack

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theft

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the crime of stealing

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battery

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assault, intentionally causing someone fear and violence/ battery is infliction of force

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15
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conversion

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Theft, converting your property to their possesion

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breach of contract

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Fraud, intentional misrepresentation of facts

17
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damages

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mischief reckless/intentional

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personal injury

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attempted murder, criminal negligence

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plaintiff

A

suing or starting the action

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defendant

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started the problem

21
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Civil jury #

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8

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Criminal jury #

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12

23
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Criminal case

A

an individual is accused of breaking the law

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Civil Case

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two individuals or groups cannot come to an agreement

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Based on evidence, beyond reasonable doubt

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criminal

26
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based on evidence, plaintiff has proved the case on the balance of probabilities

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civil law

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