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| Spoken lies to harm someone's reputation |
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| Printing lies to harm someone's reputation |
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| Protect intellectual property |
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| Government preventing something from being printed (censorship- illegal) |
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| Type of court where a conviction is easier because the burden of proof is less |
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| Types of cases that involve disputes over money or property (no jail time) |
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| Pleading guilty to a lesser charge to get less time (helps clear the court docket so more cases can be heard) |
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| Benefits the prosecutor because they ensure some time is given (this happens during the discovery phase) |
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| Policy for eliminating discrimination (would support the hiring of people with disabilities) |
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| Police must have probable cause that evidence will be found to get a judge to issue this |
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| Steps to prevent the government from abusing its power (example: speedy & fair trial) |
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| When a 3rd party issues a ruling that is binding (like a judge)- it must be followed |
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| When a 3rd party gives advice (doesn't have to be followed); usually used in civil, not criminal cases |
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| Plaintiff in a criminal case- works for the government to prove guilt |
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| Being put in jail (paid for by taxpayers) |
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| The best way for citizens to voice their opinions (example of popular sovereignty) |
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| Based on precedents (influenced civil law in America today) |
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| The right of a defendant to ask a higher court to review their case |
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| The authority to hear a case or rule over an area |
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| Examples of this include child custody, divorce & adoption |
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| Person that goes against the defense attorney |
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| Beyond a reasonable doubt |
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| The burden of proof in a criminal case |
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| Payment for damages that you caused to a person't property |
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| Constitutional issues/rights |
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| The Supreme Court mainly hears cases involving these issues |
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| Coming to a general agreement among a group of people |
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| Type of court that would hear cases involving maritime laws |
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| The main purpose of juvenile courts |
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| Cross-examination of witnesses |
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| This shows the adversarial nature of the court system |
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| Constitutional right that says a suspect must appear before the court |
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| Main reason for early release of prisoners |
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| What a jury would do if they are hung & can't come to a decision |
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