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View Poll Results: Select The Legal Terms You're Familiar With
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Plaintiff
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100.00% |
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Defendant
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100.00% |
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Jurisdiction
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100.00% |
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Statute of Limitations
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93.75% |
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Period Of Discovery
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68.75% |
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Legal Evidence
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93.75% |
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Deposition
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87.50% |
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Miranda Rights
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100.00% |
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Writ of Habeas Corpus
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68.75% |
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Other - Can You Name Other Basic Legal Terms
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11-18-2008, 02:23 AM
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Wisconsin Ombudsman
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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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11-18-2008, 08:19 AM
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"theFounder"
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
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Originally Posted by dgridley
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"?
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A plaintiff is much more basic than a fancy tiff. A defendant is made up of linemen, linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties.
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Originally Posted by dgridley
You want to be sure you're in the right court. Do you know what "jurisdiction" means?
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This has to do with the accent (e.g., southern accent) of the juries.
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Originally Posted by dgridley
Have you heard about the "statute of limitations"? What does it mean?
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This means that statues don't last forever, they can wear out.
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Originally Posted by dgridley
When a lawyer talks about "discovery" and "evidence", do you understand the legal implications of the terms?
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Discovery is the process in which a lawyer finds out how much money you have to give to them.
Evidence is the car the lawyer drives and which clubs they belong to.
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What is a "deposition"?
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This is where Johny Depp stands on a particular issue.
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Do you know what it means to be read your "Miranda Rights"?
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In a clothing store, this is when you read the labels on tropical shirts and other tourist clothing.
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Originally Posted by dgridley
Do you understand what a Writ of "Habeas Corpus" is?
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Written permission to dig up and have the body in a grave.
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Originally Posted by dgridley
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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Or just ask me!
Regards,
Keith
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11-18-2008, 10:52 AM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Hehe.. funny!
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11-19-2008, 09:13 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Too funny Keith..remind me if I ever have to go to court to call you first or take you with me! lol
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11-19-2008, 11:20 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Keith, you're such a clown.
Can I squeeze the red nose?
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11-20-2008, 12:29 PM
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"theFounder"
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
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Too funny Keith..remind me if I ever have to go to court to call you first or take you with me! lol
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Happy to oblige - after discovery! 
Regards,
Keith
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11-20-2008, 06:31 PM
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"theFounder"
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Everyone knows Miranda rights because of TV!
Regards,
Keith
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11-20-2008, 06:42 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Carmen Miranda Rights: you have the right to wear funny hats.
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11-20-2008, 10:42 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Ok that hat is scaring me.
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11-23-2008, 10:01 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Proud of have done a Citizen Police Class with some of the best officers in our state!
I have spoken with a top police officer of over 20 years and a best law enforcement technology writers of our time from California and I have his book. I also like discussing as a group on cases that have been cold..we discuss what may have happened and who might have been invold. Our group is now working on a case of historical interest as it was only a few years ago and has not been figured out as of yet. Lots of theories go flying, but I know some day the truth will be found.I also helped out with a volunteer activity for a missing persons group in Waupon, WI..I still keep in touch and keep up with the news in our state!
I do lots of volunteer work and will help out where-ever and when ever called!
Other then that I am just an ordinary citizen!
The police our my heros and I trust in them and honor all!
Thank you to the "TRUE BLUE"!
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11-24-2008, 01:43 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
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Originally Posted by frank-e
Proud of have done a Citizen Police Class with some of the best officers in our state!
I have spoken with a top police officer of over 20 years and a best law enforcement technology writers of our time from California and I have his book. I also like discussing as a group on cases that have been cold..we discuss what may have happened and who might have been invold. Our group is now working on a case of historical interest as it was only a few years ago and has not been figured out as of yet. Lots of theories go flying, but I know some day the truth will be found.I also helped out with a volunteer activity for a missing persons group in Waupon, WI..I still keep in touch and keep up with the news in our state!
I do lots of volunteer work and will help out where-ever and when ever called!
Other then that I am just an ordinary citizen!
The police our my heros and I trust in them and honor all!
Thank you to the "TRUE BLUE"! |
Well, Alright!
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Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder
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11-24-2008, 01:45 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
Rep added for being a good citizen.. like to see people get involved in their communities, on the right side of the law, that is!
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Originally Posted by frank-e
Proud of have done a Citizen Police Class with some of the best officers in our state!
I have spoken with a top police officer of over 20 years and a best law enforcement technology writers of our time from California and I have his book. I also like discussing as a group on cases that have been cold..we discuss what may have happened and who might have been invold. Our group is now working on a case of historical interest as it was only a few years ago and has not been figured out as of yet. Lots of theories go flying, but I know some day the truth will be found.I also helped out with a volunteer activity for a missing persons group in Waupon, WI..I still keep in touch and keep up with the news in our state!
I do lots of volunteer work and will help out where-ever and when ever called!
Other then that I am just an ordinary citizen!
The police our my heros and I trust in them and honor all!
Thank you to the "TRUE BLUE"! |
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11-24-2008, 01:48 PM
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Re: Do You Understand Basic Legal Terms?
By the way, seems most stumbled over Period of Discovery and Deposition:
Period of Discovery
discovery - legal definition
Deposition
deposition - legal definition
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