The Law Dictionary for Everyone
The term “1st Amendment” is the term used to identify Amendment I to the United States Constitution. Also, a part of the Bill of Rights, the 1st Amendment spells out several basic rights granted to U.S. citizens. It guarantees freedom of worship, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and the right to assemble peacefully. To explore this concept, consider the […]
Read moreThe term “extradition” refers to the sending back of a person to his home country or state upon the discovery that he has committed a crime. For example, extradition occurs when State A receives a request from State B to return an individual to State B so he can appear for trial. A situation wherein this would occur is if […]
Read moreThe term “presumption” in the legal sense refers to a conclusion an individual makes based on a set of facts, coupled with his logic and reasoning, as well as the laws relevant to the case. In other words, a presumption is a rule that allows a court to assume a fact is true unless there is evidence to prove otherwise. […]
Read moreThe term “deferred adjudication” goes by several other names, including probation before judgment (PBJ), deferred entry of judgment (DEJ), and, perhaps more commonly, adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACOD). A deferred adjudication is a type of plea bargain wherein a defendant pleads guilty or no contest to the charges against him. In exchange for this plea, and for the defendant […]
Read moreThe term “plausible deniability” refers to the ability of an individual to deny knowing about something nefarious because there is no proof to the contrary. For example, plausible deniability can protect people who were either personally involved or willfully disregarded something illegal or unethical if there is no evidence showing they knew about it. High-ranking individuals may claim plausible deniability […]
Read moreCourt reporting is vital to legal proceedings as it creates a record of what happened and what each person said. Court reporters, also called stenographers, capture spoken word through writing. In some proceedings, legal videographers complement the work of stenographers by capturing the event on video. Keep reading to learn more about a legal videographer. What Does a Legal Videographer Do? […]
Read moreThe term “public policy” refers to a set of actions the government takes to address issues within society. For example, public policy addresses problems over the long-term, such as issues with healthcare or gun control, and as such, it can take years to develop. Public policy addresses issues that affect a wider swath of society, rather than those pertaining to […]
Read moreThe term “animal poaching” refers to the practice of illegally hunting and capturing animals. For example, animal poaching is a hunter’s defiance of the local laws with respect to hunting, often hunting species who are in danger of becoming extinct. Animal poaching has been especially detrimental to species like elephants and rhinoceroses, which hunters kill for the purpose of stealing, […]
Read moreThe term “labor union,” also known as “trade union,” is a group of workers who form an alliance for the purpose of protecting the workers’ rights and interests. For example, a labor union works to ensure that the higher-ups treat all workers at the company fairly. Labor unions ensure workers receive what they deserve while on the job: a higher […]
Read moreSupport staff plays a crucial role in the success of any legal team. They handle the day-to-day tasks of the business that allows it to function. One important member of a support staff is a legal secretary. The secretary performs various administrative and clerical duties to help their employer conduct business efficiently and in a professional manner. Keep reading to […]
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