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Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Whether you're about to enter a court room or just trying to follow a court case on television, it's helpful to know at least basic legal terminology.
They say "ignorance of the law is no excuse", so should it be with certain basic legal terms and their useage.
For example, how many of these legal terms are you familiar with enough to use correctly in a sentence?
Do you know the difference between the "plaintiff" and the "defendant"?
You want to be sure you're in the right court. Do you know what "jurisdiction" means?
Have you heard about the "statute of limitations"? What does it mean?
When a lawyer talks about "discovery" and "evidence", do you understand the legal implications of the terms?
What is a "deposition"?
Do you know what it means to be read your "Miranda Rights"?
Do you understand what a Writ of "Habeas Corpus" is?
The point being, of course, is that if you're involved in a legal action of any kind, it is important for you to familiarize yourself with the terminology so you can participate with your legal proceeding intelligently.
If you're not sure of a word or term, be sure to ask your lawyer.
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