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Life is unexpected. Even if you have no interest in law it will affect you. Maybe you will be called in to jury duty or get a subpoena to testify in court for a case that’s loosely related to you. Either way it’s smart to get familiar with witness and testimony terms that may come in handy one day. Below is a glossary for court terms. Read on and get knowledgeable.
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Almost all courts now apply special penalty enhancement against drivers who have caused a traffic accident while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While most driving under the influence cases are charged as simple misdemeanors, when the offense is coupled by injuries caused by an accident, prosecutors will likely file the offence as a felony.
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Each state has their own laws and penalties regarding the unlawful possession of firearms. There are also federal laws governing unlawful possession of a firearm on federal property, such as a military base and most domestic and international airports.
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Murder is the intentional and unlawful killing of another human being. Below you will find a glossary of murder and it’s associated terms. There are different types of murder and here you will learn what they are and how their intent is judged. Discover the true meaning of capital offense, crime of passion, felony murder doctrine, first degree murder, heat of passion, homicide, justifiable homicide, manslaughter, mayhem, second degree murder, self-defense and wrongful death. Read on and get knowledgeable.
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The crime of theft is usually defined as the unlawful taking of another person’s property without their consent and with the intent to permanently deprive the victim of the property. The legal term of larceny will also refer to other theft crimes such as robbery, fraud and embezzlement.
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When filing for bankruptcy, you surrender your "non-exempt" property in exchange for forgiveness of your debts.
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Drunk driving defense attorney fees vary depending on the experience and qualifications of the lawyer. It also depends on how much legal work your case will require.
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A warranty is a form of guarantee or assurance that the product you bought operates as intended. The objective of warranty law is to provide an assurance or promise about the quality of the product sold to the buyer.
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When an officer pulls a driver over in the nighttime, he or she is on the alert to see if the driver is under the influence. He or she begins observations when approaching the car.
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History is fun. We have hard-earned rights protecting us. Lets honor our heritage and take the time to learn what these constitutional terms really mean. Read on and understand what constitutional law, beyond a reasonable doubt, federal preemption, indigent, jurisdiction, justice, Supreme Court and unconstitutional all stand for.
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