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1. The process of calling a witness’s testimony into doubt. For example, if the attorney can show that the witness may have […]

A special condition the court imposes that requires an individual to remain at home except for certain approved activities such as work […]

Evidence presented by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. […]

Latin, meaning “you have the body.” A writ of habeas corpus generally is a judicial order forcing law enforcement authorities to produce […]

A body of 16-23 citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there […]

The characterization of a debtor’s status after bankruptcy, i.e., free of most debts. (Giving debtors a fresh start is one purpose of […]

A transfer of a debtor’s property made with intent to defraud or for which the debtor receives less than the transferred property’s […]

To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a […]

A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison. Source: US Courts Glossary

Jurisdiction given to federal courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties. Source: […]

An attorney employed by the federal courts on a full-time basis to provide legal defense to defendants who are unable to afford […]

As provided for in the Criminal Justice Act, an organization established within a federal judicial circuit to represent criminal defendants who cannot […]

An individual, individual and spouse, corporation, or partnership engaged in a farming operation that meets certain debt limits and other statutory criteria […]

A bankruptcy case filed either without schedules or with incomplete schedules listing few creditors and debts. (Face sheet filings are often made […]

Certain property owned by an individual debtor that the Bankruptcy Code or applicable state law permits the debtor to keep from unsecured […]

Property that a debtor is allowed to retain, free from the claims of creditors who do not have liens on the property. […]

Contracts or leases under which both parties to the agreement have duties remaining to be performed. If a contract or lease is […]

Evidence indicating that a defendant did not commit the crime. Source: US Courts Glossary

Doctrine that says evidence obtained in violation of a criminal defendant’s constitutional or statutory rights is not admissible at trial. Source: US […]

A proceeding brought before a court by one party only, without notice to or challenge by the other side. Source: US Courts […]

Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case […]

The value of a debtor’s interest in property that remains after liens and other creditors’ interests are considered. (Example: If a house […]

Pertaining to civil suits in “equity” rather than in “law.” In English legal history, the courts of “law” could order the payment […]

French, meaning “on the bench.” All judges of an appellate court sitting together to hear a case, as opposed to the routine […]

In criminal law, the constitutional guarantee that a defendant will receive a fair and impartial trial. In civil law, the legal rights […]