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Legal Definitions
The legal process uses highly specialized language and terms. Ask about their definitions in this category.
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What does P C mean after a legal firms name?
Professional Corporation, indicating that those providing services are licensed to provide legal services.
== == Professional Corporation
If the witness is a Prosecution Witness - the Prosecutor's initial questioning of their own witness is referred to as direct examination.
If, after the defense asks that witness questions (known as cross examination), the prosecutor feels the need to re-question their witness again (to clarify certain matters) that is called re-direct examination.
There is no such chargeable criminal offense, rather it is a description of certain actions which MAY take place PRIOR to an actual offense being attempted or consumated. Even if a crime was unsuccessful in being carried out, simply the attempt to commit it satisfies the legal requirement of a criminal act accompanied by a criminal intent.
AnswerThe question asks for a definition. A preliminary crime is one that is committed for the purpose of effecting some other crime. It is one of the steps taken toward the commission of a greater crime and it is not necessary that the greater crime ever occurs. The three main offenses in this category are incitement (solicitation), conspiracy and attempt. You can read more about it at the related link.
In the United States a preliminary crime would be classified as an inchoate offense. An example would be a situation in which one person offers another money with the specific intent to induce that other person to commit a crime. A simple example would be a spouse seeking to hire an assassin to murder their husband or wife. The murder need not take place for an offense to have been committed. The preliminary offense is the solicitation and hiring of the assassin and the person who hired that assassin could be charged criminally even if the murder was not carried out.
What is the difference between appeal and review?
An appeal is a formal question as to the correctness of a ruling of a presiding officer. If the appeal is found to be unsatisfactory or not correct, a reexamination by a higher authority will be conducted.. It is the process of going over the subject again
What is the significance of mitigation?
The significance of mitigation is that...
- Mitigation can reduce the effect of a disaster .
- Mitigation can prevent a disaster.
- Mitigation can reduce the loss of life and property.
The Tort Claim Act is a law in virtually every state that gives specific grounds and procedures for bringing lawsuits against a state or municipality. Formerly, governments enjoyed a form of "sovereign immunity", meaning they could not be sued for damages like individuals can be sued. While most state have these laws, different states will have slight differences from others. Under these laws people may not sue states and cities unless it is allowed in these laws.
How do you cancel child support in Texas?
The court clerk's office can help you with the forms. In general, to terminate child support, you need to show the court that: you have custody of the child; the child is deceased; the child has been adopted; the child is emancipated; the child has attained majority; and/or you have no income other than public assistance; AND, you do not owe any past-due support.
What is the purpose of a subpoena?
The purpose of a subpoena is to get someone to come to court to either testify for you or against you. When a person gets this subpoena, they have no choice but to attend the court session.
Where you can complain about your landlord?
This depends on the type of complaint you're alleging.
Start with a complaint to the landlord themselves, in many jurisdictions you're required to give prompt notice to defects in the apartment, especially ones that can cause further damage (no heat, gas, water, roof leakages, etc).
If after a reasonable period of time (can be a matter of a day or two weeks depending on the issue and how quickly it can be fixed) the landlord does not correct the defects you can contact your local housing court to find out the procedures for a renters escrow.
A renters escrow is a bank account you open with the courts and deposit in your rent monies. The landlord does not get the money from this account until he shows that the repairs have been made satisfactorily. Landlords will face a penalty for the courts having to take this action.
If after a period prescribed by your local housing court the landlord does not correct the defects, the court can order the house to be inspected by local code enforcement and subsequently condemned if necessary. In the mean time, the court will grant you permission to quit your lease and seek new shelter.
At this point you should follow all standard move out protocols. Send your former landlord a certified (green slip) letter with a forwarding address and demand full return of your security deposit for breach of lease.
If your landlord fails to claim the monies with the court after a time prescribed by that court, you may return and collect the monies. In addition, If the landlord fails to return your security deposit, in some jurisdictions you may be allowed double damages. (i.e. $500 deposit not returned may be $1000 after court).
If the complaint against the landlord is in regards to a breach of lease, you can reversely evict your landlord. Which means you provide them with 30 days notice to quit the lease due to their breach, demand your security deposit back, and leave before the start of the new month. If the landlord keeps the deposit (as many will try), you may take them to small claims court and seek your security deposit back (in some states you can get double or treble!).
Plagierism is when you copy's somebody else words or work and you don't cite them you just copy everything they say like it's your own word
How would you define common law?
Common laws are one of the many types of law that Intellectual Property covers. Some of the common laws include trademark registration and protection as well as requiring payment and authorization for using any arts that are not in the public domain.
If you are a victim of extortion can you get your money back legally?
If you were the victim of the extortion the judge may order the defendant to re-pay you as part of their sentence. If not, using the verdict of the criminal court you can then sue the individual in civil court in an attempt to get a lien against any propperty he may own with which to reimburse you for your loss.
What does stay mean in court proceedings?
Stayed: If the charge is "stayed" by the judge, this means the present proceedings are suspended. It is not a finding of innocence, simply a stopping of the prosecution at a particular point. The proceedings can be started again in the future if certain events occur (for example, new evidence is found).
What is legal definition of death?
When one cannot eat, breath, or have a heartbeat. also, machines can't be able to keep them alive. the end of biological function. <(x_x)> u r supposed to be sad when people die other words that mean the same------>>die dead death
What is the Legal definition of calendar month?
A calendar month is a period of time from the date of one month to the same date of the next month.
What does arrearance mean in legal terms?
In plain Enlgish - it refers to your being behind in your payments.
What does it mean when someone is made a ward of the state?
Consider this text: " The Dutch Child Protection Agency had requested Miss Dekker be made a ward of court because, it said, it was "irresponsible for such a young girl to make a two-year solo trip around the world". " When a person is being made a ward of court, it means that he or she is under the protection of a court.
abode means a self containtain place to live in. A house or an apartment would be examples
Is a adjudication withheld case a conviction?
Adjudication is an agreement between the defendant and the courts to clear the charge from the docket. For this to occur, the defendant has agreed to complete some sort of arrangement, such as a fine, community service, etc. If the defendant fails to hold up their end of the agreement, then he or she will be convicted of the charge and sentenced accordingly. That conviction will come up in our reports.
Adjudication Witheld means you werent convicted,but then you werent Aquitted either.Sometimes the State specifies to dismiss the charges after your probation completed which equals to the same as Aquitted.On all of these you keep your rights,and on a job application you can legally say you werent convicted.
What does quash mean in legal terms?
To invalidate by judicial action or make void a law, a decision, a writ, an indictment, a plea, etc.
What is the US legal definition of the sanctity of marriage?
Sanctity of marriage is the idea of the sacredness of marriage. Marriage is one of the holiest of relations two people can have. Therefore, marriage is not something to be entered into lightly. Further, once you are in a marriage, you must work hard to make it work. You have to treat it as sacred, and spend time making it work, no matter the cost.
The greatest threat to the sanctity of marriage is lack of respect for it, thus leading to degeneration of the marriage, and often divorce (in the US). Giving up on a marriage is considered sacrilegious and selfish. Sanctity of marriage is not subjective, and to be interpreted at the whims of people who have found it too hard or too difficult. The sanctity of marriage demands personal sacrifice, and pays back in great rewards.
