Dictionary of Law
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preliminary hearing :: n. in criminal law, a hearing to determine if a pe ... nment charge Grand Jury information
indictment :: n. a charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a ... ictable offense preliminary hearing
charge :: n. 1) in a criminal case, the specific statement o ... trial judge. 3) a fee for services.
hearing :: n. any proceeding before a judge or other magistra ... e hearing preliminary hearing trial
information :: n. an accusation or criminal charge brought by the ... Jury indictment preliminary hearing
Grand Jury :: n. a jury in each county or federal court district ... arge indictment preliminary hearing
overcharge :: v. 1) to charge more than a posted or advertised p ... osecutor to intimidate the accused.
surcharge :: n. an additional charge of money made because it w ... for being late in making a payment.
jurisdiction :: n. the authority given by law to a court to try ca ... Superior Court Supreme Court venue
magistrate :: n. 1) a generic term for any judge of a court, or ... ce of the peace preliminary hearing
criminal calendar :: n. the list of criminal cases to be called in cour ... e plea preliminary hearing sentence
plea :: n. 1) in criminal law, the response by an accused ... raignment plead preliminary hearing
discharge in bankruptcy :: n. an order given by the bankruptcy judge, at the ... red creditors. See also: bankruptcy
administrative hearing :: n. a hearing before any governmental agency or bef ... ee also: administrative law hearing
rehearing :: n. conducting a hearing again based on the motion ... the judge or agency was just wrong.
examination :: n. 1) the questioning of a witness by an attorney. ... irect examination testimony witness
conservator :: n. a guardian and protector appointed by a judge t ... ies. See also: conservatee guardian
remedy :: n. the means to achieve justice in any matter in w ... gment provisional remedy settlement
habeas corpus :: (hay-bee-us core-puss) n. Latin for "you have the ... nality of a state court conviction.
Bill of Rights :: n. the first ten amendments to the federal Constit ... ved to the states or to the people.
preliminary injunction :: n. a court order made in the early stages of a law ... ent injunction temporary injunction
enjoin :: v. for a court to order that someone either do a s ... so: injunction temporary injunction
public charge :: n. a general term for an indigent, sick or severel ... be taken care of at public expense.
severance :: n. 1) a separating by court order, such as separat ... le a potential claim for discharge.
warrant :: 1) n. an order (writ) of a court which directs a l ... e search and seizure search warrant
remand :: v. to send back. An appeals court may remand a cas ... ee also: appeal preliminary hearing
municipal court :: n. a lower court which usually tries criminal misd ... nd/or small claims. See also: court
bankruptcy proceedings :: n. the bankruptcy procedure is: a) filing a petiti ... ankruptcy court claim in bankruptcy
court costs :: n. fees for expenses that the courts pass on to at ... ee also: cost bill prevailing party
accusation :: n. 1) in legal terms accusation means officially c ... im of wrongdoing by another person.
heat of passion :: n. in a criminal case, when the accused was in an ... oing. See also: manslaughter murder
arraignment :: n. the hearing in which a person charged with a cr ... re taken care of. See also: arraign
mandamus :: (man-dame-us) n. Latin for "we order," a writ (mor ... mandamus. See also: writ of mandate
District Attorney (D.A.) :: n. an elected official of a county or a designated ... dent and serve at his/her pleasure.
open court :: n. the conduct of judicial proceedings (trials, he ... which are usually held in chambers.
police court :: n. in some states a type of municipal court which ... municipal court preliminary hearing
prima facie :: : (pry-mah fay-shah) adj. Latin for "at first look ... t" case. See also: prima facie case
discharge :: v. 1) to perform one's duties. 2) to dismiss someo ... d not be paid. See also: bankruptcy
indictable offense :: n. a crime (offense) for which a Grand Jury rules ... o commit them. See also: indictment
bifurcation :: n. the act of a judge in dividing issues before a ... on the other issue. (See bifurcate
ad litem :: adj. legal Latin meaning "for the purposes of the ... of age. See also: guardian ad litem
attachment :: n. the seizing of money or property prior to getti ... bond. See also: writ of attachment
administrative law :: n. the procedures created by administrative agenci ... judge Administrative Procedure Act
administrative law judge :: n. a professional hearing officer who works for th ... higher pay in being called "judge."
Administrative Procedure Act :: n. the federal act which established the rules and ... strative hearing administrative law
back-to-back life sentences :: n. slang for consecutive life terms imposed by a j ... ther 25 years for a parole hearing.
adoption :: n. the taking of a child into one's family, creati ... the child are met. See also: adopt
title report :: n. the written analysis of the status of title to ... lso: abstract title title insurance
bifurcate :: v. the order or ruling of a judge that one issue i ... is necessary. See also: bifurcation
title search :: n. the examination of county records for the prope ... e escrow lien title title insurance
roadside test :: n. a preliminary test law enforcement officers use ... g while intoxicated Miranda warning
wrongful termination :: n. a right of an employee to sue his/her employer ... ing an employee's grounds for suit.
suicide :: n. the intentional killing of oneself. Ironically, ... e manslaughter second degree murder
statutory rape :: n. sexual intercourse with a female below the lega ... majority minority molestation rape
tax :: n. a governmental assessment (charge) upon propert ... unified estate and gift tax use tax
tax costs :: n. a motion to contest a claim for court costs sub ... sts" to avoid paying these charges.
tax evasion :: n. intentional and fraudulent attempt to escape pa ... o reduce the amount of payable tax.
statute of limitations :: n. a law which sets the maximum period which one c ... ies. See also: demurrer laches toll
speedy trial :: n. in criminal prosecutions, the right of a defend ... hurt by the waiver. See also: trial
sedition :: n. the federal crime of advocacy of insurrection a ... e rare. See also: espionage treason
redeem :: v. to buy back, as when an owner who had mortgaged ... so: foreclosure mortgage redemption
sodomy :: n. anal copulation by a man inserting his penis in ... tiality). See also: bestiality rape
special administrator :: n. a person appointed by the court in a probate pr ... or administrator. See also: probate
special prosecutor :: n. an attorney from outside of the government sele ... Robert Bork finally discharged Cox.
tax return :: n. the form to be filed with a taxing authority by ... able to the taxpayer. See also: tax
theft :: n. the generic term for all crimes in which a pers ... rglary embezzlement larceny robbery
wet reckless :: n. a plea to a charge of reckless driving which wa ... conviction. See also: plea bargain
void for vagueness :: adj. referring to a statute defining a crime which ... o the states by the 14th Amendment.
calendar call :: n. the hearing at which a case is set for trial. ... g at which a case is set for trial.
constitutional rights :: n. rights given or reserved to the people by the U ... e also: Bill of Rights constitution
true bill :: n. the written decision of a Grand Jury (signed by ... to the court. See also: indictment
vehicular manslaughter :: n. the crime of causing the death of a human being ... gence manslaughter reckless driving
variance :: n. 1) an exception to a zoning ordinance, authoriz ... process." See also: dismissal proof
toll :: v. 1) to delay, suspend or hold off the effect of ... bridge or take passage on a ferry.
three strikes, you're out :: n. recent (beginning 1994) legislation enacted in ... ich involve small amounts of money.
transferred intent :: n. in both criminal and tort (civil wrong) law, wh ... hit upon Truehart. See also: intent
use tax :: n. a state tax on goods purchased in another state ... e" tax equivalent to its sales tax.
usury :: n. a rate of interest on a debt which is exorbitan ... al Reserve Bank. See also: usurious
permanent injunction :: n. a final order of a court that a person or entit ... ary injunction temporary injunction
continuance :: n. a postponement of a date of a trial, hearing or ... continuances to discourage delays.
restraining order :: n. a temporary order of a court to keep conditions ... so: injunction permanent injunction
regulations :: n. rules and administrative codes issued by govern ... es usually have similar procedures.
record :: 1) v. (ree-cored) to put a document into the offic ... eeding race to the courthouse trial
review :: n. the judicial consideration of a lower court jud ... ate court reversal reversible error
sanction :: n. 1) a financial penalty imposed by a judge on a ... ction." See also: contempt of court
setting :: n. the action of a court, clerk or commissioner in ... g a trial or hearing. See also: set
sequester :: v. to keep separate or apart. In so-called "high-p ... of others. See also: sequestration
quasi-judicial :: adj., adv. referring to the actions of an agency, ... -judicial. See also: judicial quasi
quasi-criminal :: adj. a reference to a court's right to punish for ... defendant. See also: criminal quasi
plenary :: adj. full, complete, covering all matters, usually ... ring to an order, hearing or trial.
pleading :: n. 1) every legal document filed in a lawsuit, pet ... nswer complaint demurrer plea plead
presiding judge :: n. 1) in both state and federal appeals court, the ... and chairs meetings of the judges.
probate :: 1) n. the process of proving a will is valid and t ... e also: administrator executor will
proceeding :: n. any legal filing, hearing, trial and/or judgmen ... edings," as in "legal proceedings."
procedure :: n. the methods and mechanics of the legal process. ... cases are tried and judgments made.
settlement :: n. the resolution of a lawsuit (or of a legal disp ... ult in settlement. See also: settle
shortening time :: n. an order of the court in response to the motion ... e notice is served within 24 hours.
trial :: n. the examination of facts and law presided over ... at a hearing held at a later time.
transcript :: n. the written record of all proceedings, includin ... unless transcription is requested.
temporary injunction :: n. a court order prohibiting an action by a party ... ry injunction. See also: injunction
trier of fact :: n. the judge or jury responsible for deciding fact ... r referee may be the trier of fact.
voir dire :: (vwahr [with a near-silent "r"] deer) n. from Fren ... t witness jury peremptory challenge
Workers' Compensation Acts :: n. state statutes which establish liability of emp ... rs' compensation insurance company.
waive :: v. to voluntarily give up something, including not ... the other state). See also: waiver
Tax Court :: n. a federal agency with courts in major cities wh ... Appeals. See also: court income tax
taking the Fifth :: n. the refusal to testify on the ground that the t ... ifth." See also: self-incrimination
speaking demurrer :: n. an attempt to introduce evidence during a heari ... the operation." See also: demurrer
sidebar :: n. 1) physically, an area in front of or next to t ... See also: approach the bench bench
special :: adj. referring to a particular purpose, person or ... rator, master, orders and so forth.
special appearance :: n. the representation by an attorney of a person i ... anged. See also: general appearance
submitted :: n. the conclusion of all evidence and argument in ... , no further argument is permitted.
star chamber proceedings :: n. any judicial or quasi-judicial action, trial or ... ate 1960s. See also: kangaroo court
perjury :: n. the crime of intentionally lying after being du ... ly made a mistake or misunderstood.
peremptory writ of mandate :: (or mandamus) n. a final order of a court to any g ... ve writ. See also: mandamus mandate
documentary evidence :: n. any document (paper) which is presented and all ... evancy. See also: document evidence
demurrer :: n. (dee-muhr-ur) a written response to a complaint ... demurrer. See also: motion pleading
default judgment :: n. if a defendant in a lawsuit fails to respond to ... See also: complaint default summons
error :: n. a mistake by a judge in procedure or in substan ... or. See also: harmless error remand
ex parte :: (ex par-tay, but popularly, ex party) adj. Latin m ... and place of any ex parte hearing.
impaneling :: n. the act of selecting a jury from the list of po ... e juror jury panel venire voir dire
hearsay rule :: n. the basic rule that testimony or documents whic ... interest dying declaration hearsay
court calendar :: n. the list of matters to be heard or set for tria ... ring by a court. See also: calendar
coroner :: n. a county official with the responsibility to de ... hology. See also: forensic medicine
claim against an estate :: n. upon the death of a person and beginning of pro ... ade to the heirs. See also: probate
chambers :: n. the private office of a judge, usually close to ... s." See also: in camera in chambers
conclusion :: n. 1) in general, the end. 2) in a trial, when all ... onclusion of fact conclusion of law
conclusion of law :: n. a judge's final decision on a question of law w ... aw if requested. See also: judgment
receiver :: n. 1) a neutral person (often a professional trust ... owing they were obtained illegally.
consent decree :: n. an order of a judge based upon an agreement, al ... he same. See also: consent judgment
in camera :: adj. or adv. phrase. Latin for "in chambers." This ... he courtroom. See also: in chambers
in chambers :: adj. referring to discussions or hearings held in ... ed "in camera." See also: in camera
judicial proceedings :: n. any action by a judge re: trials, hearings, pet ... efore the court. See also: judicial
judge :: 1) n. an official with the authority and responsib ... ice justice of the peace magistrate
joinder :: n. the joining together of several lawsuits or sev ... er misjoinder multiplicity of suits
minutes :: n. 1) the written record of meetings, particularly ... court reporter if recorded at all.
motion :: n. a formal request made to a judge for an order o ... g, an oral motion may be permitted.
peremptory :: adj. absolute, final and not entitled to delay or ... allenges or a date set for hearing.
notice :: n. 1) information, usually in writing in all legal ... Thirty-day notice three-day notice
intervention :: n. the procedure under which a third party may joi ... rvene joinder multiplicity of suits
interim order :: n. a temporary order of the court pending a hearin ... erlocutory decree restraining order
incompetent :: adj. 1) referring to a person who is not able to m ... n incompetency incompetent evidence
incompetency :: n. the condition of lacking the ability to handle ... and/or represented by an attorney.
injunction :: n. a writ (order) issued by a court ordering someo ... t. See also: injunctive relief writ
injunctive relief :: n. a court-ordered act or prohibition against an a ... t injunction restraining order writ
insanity :: n. mental illness of such a severe nature that a p ... M'Naughten rule temporary insanity
inquest :: n. 1) an investigation and/or a hearing held by th ... surrogate judge. See also: coroner
case law :: n. reported decisions of appeals courts and other ... es. See also: case system precedent
plea bargain :: n. in criminal procedure, a negotiation between th ... the ban. See also: cop a plea plea
conscientious objector :: n. a person who refuses to serve in the military d ... ometimes call them "draft dodgers."
confession :: n. the statement of one charged with a crime that ... Miranda warning self-incrimination
cop a plea :: n. slang for a "plea bargain" in which an accused ... omes final). See also: plea bargain
count :: n. each separate statement in a complaint which st ... also: cause of action common counts
crime against nature :: n. an oldfashioned term for sodomy (anal sexual in ... states. See also: bestiality sodomy
court-martial :: 1) n. a military court for trying offenses in viol ... the U.S. Court of Military Appeals.
confess :: v. in criminal law, to voluntarily state that one ... Miranda warning self-incrimination
commutation :: n. the act of reducing a criminal sentence resulti ... See also: executive clemency pardon
challenge :: n. the right of each attorney in a jury trial to r ... ess. See also: peremptory challenge
carrier :: n. in general, any person or business which transp ... lso: common carrier private carrier
cite :: v. 1) to make reference to a decision in another c ... police officer). See also: citation
civil :: adj. 1) that part of the law that encompasses busi ... also: civil liberties civil rights
class action :: n. a lawsuit filed by one or more people on behalf ... ees usually require court approval.
civil penalties :: n. fines or surcharges imposed by a governmental a ... s, failure to obtain a permit, etc.
crime of passion :: n. a defendant's excuse for committing a crime due ... dant. See also: manslaughter murder
criminal attorney :: n. a popular term for an attorney who specializes ... . See also: crime felon misdemeanor
dismissal :: n. 1) the act of voluntarily terminating a crimina ... f the settlement. See also: dismiss
disjunctive allegations :: n. the attempt to claim in a civil lawsuit that on ... o: cause of action charge complaint
disposition :: n. the court's final determination of a lawsuit or ... on of a lawsuit or criminal charge.
diversion :: n. in criminal procedure, a system for giving a ch ... second offense. See also: probation
double jeopardy :: n. placing someone on trial a second time for an o ... that occurred thirty years earlier.
domestic violence :: n. the continuing crime and problem of the physica ... ravated assault assault and battery
discretion :: n. the power of a judge, public official or a priv ... t a variance to a zoning ordinance.
defendant :: n. 1) the party sued in a civil lawsuit or the par ... nt. See also: codefendant plaintiff
damages :: n. the amount of money which a plaintiff (the pers ... liquidated damages special damages
criminal justice :: n. a generic term for the procedure by which crimi ... endered and punishment carried out.
date rape :: n. forcible sexual intercourse by a male acquainta ... physical resistance. See also: rape
deadly weapon :: n. any weapon which can kill. This includes not on ... See also: assault dangerous weapon
declarant :: n. the person making a statement, usually written ... also: affiant affidavit declaration
capital offense :: n. any criminal charge which is punishable by the ... . See also: bail capital punishment
cap :: n. slang for maximum, as the most interest that ca ... "adjustable rate" promissory note.
American Civil Liberties Union :: n. a membership organization founded in 1920 to de ... rk, NY 10036; tel.: (212) 944-9800.
alternative pleading :: n. a legal fiction in which a party to a lawsuit o ... t the defendant committed the act).
amnesty :: n. a blanket abolition of an offense by the govern ... rget the offenses. See also: pardon
appearance :: n. the act of a party or an attorney showing up in ... neral appearance special appearance
arrest warrant :: n. a judge's order to law enforcement officers to ... ommitted a crime. See also: warrant
arraign :: v. to bring a criminal defendant before the court, ... d. See also: appearance arraignment
allege :: v. to claim a fact is true, commonly in a complain ... or any claim. See also: allegation
allegation :: n. a statement of claimed fact contained in a comp ... sure of a fact. See also: complaint
admission to bail :: n. an order of a court in a criminal case allowing ... lient. See also: bail bail bondsman
accused :: n. a person charged with a crime. ... n. a person charged with a crime.
adultery :: n. consensual sexual relations when one of the par ... s and grist for scandal newspapers.
affirmative defense :: n. part of an answer to a charge or complaint in w ... lp the defendant. See also: defense
alimony :: n. support paid by one ex-spouse to the other as o ... ild support divorce spousal support
articles of impeachment :: n. the charges brought (filed) to impeach a public ... y the Senate. See also: impeachment
assault :: 1) v. the threat or attempt to strike another, whe ... ult, including for mental distress.
bankruptcy :: n. a federal system of statutes and courts which p ... y proceedings trustee in bankruptcy
bail bondsman :: n. a professional agent for an insurance company w ... t to jail. See also: bail bail bond
bill of particulars :: n. a written itemization of claims which a defenda ... the factual bases for the charges.
book account :: n. an account of a customer kept in a business led ... or a debt. See also: account stated
C.I.F. :: n. the total of cost, insurance and freight charge ... aid on goods purchased and shipped.
breaking and entering :: n. 1) the criminal act of entering a residence or ... above. See also: burglary trespass
bail bond :: n. a bond provided by an insurance company through ... urned. See also: bail bail bondsman
bail :: 1) n. the money or bond put up to secure the relea ... bond bail bondsman own recognizance
at will employment :: n. a provision found in many employment contracts ... ons. See also: wrongful termination
Associate Justice :: n. a member of the U.S. Supreme Court appointed by ... acquitted.) See also: Supreme Court
Attorney General :: n. in each state and the federal government the hi ... izenry. See also: Solicitor General
attorney's fee :: n. the payment for legal services. It can take sev ... ees in the particular type of case.
bad debt :: n. an uncollectible debt. The problem is to determ ... ust no income on which to be taxed.
driving under the influence (DUI) :: n. commonly called "drunk driving," it refers to o ... (DWI), drunk driving, or a "deuce".
element :: n. 1) an essential requirement to a cause of actio ... of action crime general plan zoning
nuisance :: n. the unreasonable, unwarranted and/or unlawful u ... evening). See also: public nuisance
not guilty by reason of insanity :: n. plea in court of a person charged with a crime ... fense not guilty temporary insanity
oath :: n. 1) a swearing to tell the truth, the whole trut ... ountry. See also: affidavit perjury
on or about :: prep. a phrase referring to a date or place used i ... reets:." See also: charge complaint
paralegal :: n. a non-lawyer who performs routine tasks requiri ... h less than that for the attorneys.
own recognizance :: (O.R.) n. the basis for a judge allowing a person ... n recognizance. See also: bail O.R.
not guilty :: n. 1) plea of a person who claims not to have comm ... t guilty by reason of insanity plea
nolo contendere :: (no-low kahn-ten-durr-ray) n. Latin for "I will no ... f no contest." See also: no contest
moral turpitude :: n. gross violation of standards of moral conduct, ... r penalty for a criminal defendant.
M'Naughten rule :: n. a traditional "right and wrong" test of legal i ... temporary insanity Twinkie defense
mortgage :: n. a document in which the owner pledges his/her/i ... losure notice of default trust deed
murder :: n. the killing of a human being by a sane person, ... premeditation second degree murder
nolle prosequi :: (no-lay pro-say-kwee) n. Latin for "we shall no lo ... nocent and declared nolle prosequi.
no contest :: n. in criminal law, a defendant's plea in court th ... : nolo contendere plea plea bargain
pardon :: 1) v. to use the executive power of a Governor or ... also: amnesty commutation reprieve
partial verdict :: n. in a criminal trial, the result when the jury f ... re other charges. See also: verdict
probative value :: n. evidence which is sufficiently useful to prove ... prior actions. See also: probative
prior(s) :: n. slang for a criminal defendant's previous recor ... es for the third felony conviction.
promissory note :: n. a written promise by a person (variously called ... lso: interest obligee obligor usury
property tax :: n. an annual governmental tax on real property or ... are made. See also: ad valorem tax
quantum meruit :: : (kwahn-tuhm mare-ooh-it) n. Latin for "as much a ... uit by implying a contract existed.
prosecute :: v. 1) in criminal law, to charge a person with a c ... rney General prosecution prosecutor
principal :: n. 1) main person in a business. 2) employer, the ... ry agency agent respondeat superior
prima facie case :: n. a plaintiff's lawsuit or a criminal charge whic ... en and shut." See also: prima facie
peer review :: n. an examination and evaluation of the performanc ... claiming damages due to negligence.
party :: n. 1) one of the participants in a lawsuit or othe ... y real party in interest respondent
plagiarism :: n. taking the writings or literary concepts (a plo ... d. See also: copyright infringement
accomplice :: n. someone who assists in the commission of a crim ... cipal criminal. See also: accessory
plead :: v. 1) in civil lawsuits and petitions, to file any ... al conduct. See also: plea pleading
mitigating circumstances :: n. in criminal law, conditions or happenings which ... ity heat of passion Twinkie defense
misjoinder :: n. the inclusion of parties (plaintiffs or defenda ... ent transactions. See also: joinder
gravamen :: n. Latin for "to weigh down," the basic gist of ev ... o: cause of action charge complaint
gift in contemplation of death :: n. (called a gift causa mortis by lawyers showing ... ift tax unified estate and gift tax
guest :: n. 1) in general, a person paying to stay in a hot ... ce. See also: guest statute invitee
guilty :: adj. having been convicted of a crime or having ad ... on of guilt cop a plea plea bargain
impeach :: v. 1) to discredit the testimony of a witness by p ... ve been found guilty by the Senate.
harass :: (either harris or huh-rass) v. systematic and/or c ... also: harassment sexual harassment
free on board (FOB) :: adj. referring to purchased goods shipped without ... ns to somewhere else. See also: FOB
fraud :: n. the intentional use of deceit, a trick or some ... audulent conveyance intrinsic fraud
extenuating circumstances :: n. surrounding factors (sometimes called mitigatio ... See also: mitigating circumstances
executive privilege :: n. a claim by the President or another high offici ... the Watergate scandal (1973-1974).
extradition :: n. the surrender by one state or country of a pers ... ty. See also: fugitive from justice
fee :: n. 1) absolute title in land, from old French, fie ... See also: attorney's fee fee simple
felony murder doctrine :: n. a rule of criminal statutes that any death whic ... arged with murder. See also: murder
impeachment :: n. 1) discrediting a witness by showing that he/sh ... the trial itself. See also: impeach
in pari delicto :: adv. (in pah-ree dee-lick-toe) Latin for "in equal ... e proof is that both were involved.
lien :: n. any official claim or charge against property o ... ord's lien mechanic's lien mortgage
lesser-included offense :: n. in criminal law, a crime which is proved by the ... g jail time. See also: plea bargain
limited liability :: n. the maximum amount a person participating in a ... ted damages partnership shareholder
manslaughter :: n. the unlawful killing of another person without ... laughter. See also: homicide murder
misdemeanor :: n. a lesser crime punishable by a fine and/or coun ... tion are felonies. See also: felony
marital deduction :: n. an estate tax deduction allowed a surviving spo ... community property estate tax trust
lease :: 1) n. a written agreement in which the owner of pr ... triple net lease unlawful detainer
juvenile court :: n. a special court or department of a trial court ... See also: court juvenile delinquent
insolvency :: n. 1) the condition of having more debts (liabilit ... the property. See also: bankruptcy
indecent exposure :: n. the crime of displaying one's genitalia to one ... d give the exposer a sexual charge.
intent :: n. mental desire and will to act in a particular w ... ess homicide or other lesser crime.
interest :: n. 1) any and all, partial or total right to prope ... nal property real property standing
jeopardy :: n. peril, particularly danger of being charged wit ... ar Evers. See also: double jeopardy
rape :: 1) n. the crime of sexual intercourse (with actual ... See also: date rape statutory rape