There are different types of warrants such as bench warrants and arrest warrants.

Transcript A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial, or during some other formal conversation, such as a hearing or oral deposition.

Magistrate - Judicial officer exercising some of the functions of a judge. It also refers in a general way to a judge

Miranda warning - Requirement that police tell a suspect in their custody of his or her constitutional rights before they question him or her

Misfeasance - Improper performance of an act which a person might lawfully do

Mistrial - An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury

Mitigating circumstances - Those which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame deliberate intent to kill: Murder in the first degree is characterized by premeditation; murder in the second degree is characterized by a sudden and instantaneous intent to kill or to cause injury without caring whether the injury kills or not hich do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame Motion in Limine - A motion made by counsel requesting that information which might be prejudicial not be allowed to be heard in a case

Chief judge The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court; chief judges are determined by seniority.

Claim A creditor's assertion of a right to payment from a debtor or the debtor's property.

Federal question jurisdiction Jurisdiction given to federal courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties.

File To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case, jack hyatt. Fraudulent transfer A transfer of a debtor's property made with intent to defraud or for which a debtor receives less than the transferred property's value. Fresh start The characterization of a debtor's status after bankruptcy, free of most debts. Giving debtors a fresh start is one purpose of the Bankruptcy Code.

Grand jury A body of citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there is probable cause to believe an individual committed an offense. See also indictment and U.S. attorney.

Habeas corpus Latin, meaning you have the body. A writ of habeas corpus generally is a judicial order forcing law enforcement authorities to produce a prisoner they are holding, and to justify the prisoner's continued confinement. Federal judges receive petitions for a writ of habeas corpus from state prison inmates who say their state prosecutions violated federally protected rights in some way.

Hearsay Evidence presented by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. With some exceptions, hearsay generally is not admissible as evidence at trial, jack i. hyatt,.

Home confinement A special condition the court imposes that requires an individual to remain at home except for certain approved activities such as work and medical appointments. Home confinement may include the use of electronic monitoring equipment - a transmitter attached to a wrist or the to the ankle in order to help ensure that the person stays at home as required.

Felony A serious crime, usually punishable by at least one year in prison.

Impeachment The process of calling a witness's testimony into doubt. If the lawyer can show that the witness may have fabricated portions of his testimony, the witness is said to be It is also called the constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may impeach accuse of misconduct high officers of the federal government, who are then tried by the Senate.

In camera Latin, meaning in a judge's chambers. Often means outside the presence of the jury and the public. In private.

Inculpatory evidence Evidence indicating that a defendant did commit the crime.

Indictment The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating

Misfeasance - Improper performance of an act which a person might lawfully do

Mistrial - An invalid trial, caused by fundamental error. When a mistrial is declared, the trial must start again from the selection of the jury

Mitigating circumstances - Those which do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame deliberate intent to kill: Murder in the first degree is characterized by premeditation; murder in the second degree is characterized by a sudden and instantaneous intent to kill or to cause injury without caring whether the injury kills or not hich do not constitute a justification or excuse for an offense but which may be considered as reasons for reducing the degree of blame Motion in Limine - A motion made by counsel requesting that information which might be prejudicial not be allowed to be heard in a case

Chief judge The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court; chief judges are determined by seniority.

Claim A creditor's assertion of a right to payment from a debtor or the debtor's property.

Federal question jurisdiction Jurisdiction given to federal courts in cases involving the interpretation and application of the U.S. Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties.

File To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case, jack hyatt. Fraudulent transfer A transfer of a debtor's property made with intent to defraud or for which a debtor receives less than the transferred property's value. Fresh start The characterization of a debtor's status after bankruptcy, free of most debts. Giving debtors a fresh start is one purpose of the Bankruptcy Code.

Grand jury A body of citizens who listen to evidence of criminal allegations, which is presented by the prosecutors, and determine whether there is probable cause to believe an individual committed an offense. See also indictment and U.S. attorney.

Opinion - A judge's written explanation of a decision of the court or of a majority of judges. A dissenting opinion disagrees with the majority opinion because of the reasoning and/or the principles of law on which the decision is based. A concurring opinion agrees with the decision of the court but offers further comment Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission - The agency established by OSHA to adjudicate enforcement actions under the Act

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