- 업종: Government; Legal services
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Primary federal criminal investigation and enforcement agency.
A written statement submitted by the lawyer for each side in a case that explains to the judges why they should decide the case or a particular part of a case in favor of that lawyer's client.
Industry:Legal services
A reason that an attorney interrupts a witness to talk to the judge.
Industry:Legal services
Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Industry:Legal services
A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
Industry:Legal services
A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
Industry:Legal services
Judge's explanation to the jury before it begins deliberations of the questions it must answer and the law governing the case.
Industry:Legal services
Plaintiffs and defendants (petitioners and respondents) to lawsuits, also known as appellants and appellees in appeals, and their lawyers.
Industry:Legal services
The judge who has primary responsibility for the administration of a court but also decides cases; chief judges are determined by seniority.
Industry:Legal services
