- Industry: Government; Legal services
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Primary federal criminal investigation and enforcement agency.
The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
Industry:Legal services
A meeting of the judge and lawyers to discuss which matters should be presented to the jury, to review evidence and witnesses, to set a timetable, and to discuss the settlement of the case.
Industry:Legal services
A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Industry:Legal services
About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
Industry:Legal services
The judge's instructions to the jury concerning the law that applies to the facts of the case on trial.
Industry:Legal services
The rules for the conduct of a lawsuit; there are rules of civil, criminal, evidence, bankruptcy, and appellate procedure.
Industry:Legal services
Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
Industry:Legal services
To place a paper in the official custody of the clerk of court to enter into the files or records of a case.
Industry:Legal services
A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury.
Industry:Legal services
