Legal English
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
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| Flashcards | 52 |
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| Language | English |
| Category | English |
| Level | University |
| Created / Updated | 28.06.2014 / 29.04.2019 |
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two sources of law
1. legislation
2. common law
to be in charge of representing either side
(to) handle a case
to be responsible for committing a crime
guilty
a statement by the defendant of whether they are guilty or innocent
plea
it is a legal action that will be decided in a court of law, legal dispute
case
to reach an argument without finishing the trial
(to) settle a case
the lawyer that represents the government side
prosecution lawyer
the punishment the defendant must do to pay for a crime
sentence
to leave the court room and go to the jury room to decide the case
(to) retire
a list of crimes the defendant is accused of
charges
states the rights and obligations that a person has when they buy, sell or rent homes and buildings
property law
a trial involving crimes related to financial and business dealings
fraud trial
