LPSCS Vocabulary Flashcards
Conflict
Disagreement; Clash
Trial
The examination before a judical tribunal of the facts put in issue in a cause, often including issues of law as well as those of fact
Jury
Group of persons sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question
Verdict
The answer the Jury gives
Plaintiff
Person who brings suit in court (opposed to defendant)
Prosecution
The institution & carrying on of legal proceedings against a person
Defendant
A person/company whom a claim or charge is brought in a court (opposite of plaintiff)
Liable
Legally responsible
Oath
Keep a promise
Warrant
Make a search
Contraband
Anything prohibited by law from being imported or exported
Objection
Atoorney’s protest about the legal propriety of a question
Sustained
Judge agrees with lawyer’s objection
Motives
Reason for crime
Cross-Examination
Opportunity for attorney to ask questions in court of a witness
Contempt of court
A) Being rude/disrespectful to judge or lawyers
B) Failure to obey an order by court
Perpetrator
Person who commits Illegal crime or evil act
Crime Scene
Location of crime
Evidence
Every type of proof legally presented at trial
Fingerprint analysis
A process by which to use fingerprints to help solve crimes
Stenomask
Handheld microphone by reporter’s mouth
Steno-type Machine
Specialized keyboard used by court reporters in preparing transcripts
Forensic Science
Scientific method used to gather and examine physical evidence to be used in court
Decontaminate
To make (an area or object) safe by removing harmful chemicals, etc
Ethical
Being in accordance with the rules
Civil
The part of law that encompasses business
Ambulance
Specially equipped vechile
Deliberation
Act of considering, discussing and, hopefully, reaching a conclusion, such as a jury’s discussions, voting and decision-making
