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Federal prosecutor

Legal services; Courts

A lawyer appointed by the President in each judicial district to prosecute and defend cases for the federal government.

Warrant

Legal services; Courts

A written order directing the arrest of a party. A search warrant orders that a specific location be searched for items, which if found, can be used in court as evidence.

Case law

Legal services; Courts

The law as laid down in cases that have been decided in the decisions of the courts.

Answer

Legal services; Courts

The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.

Counterclaim

Legal services; Courts

A claim that a defendant makes against a plaintiff.

Sequester

Legal services; Courts

To separate. Sometimes juries are sequestered from outside influences during their deliberations.

Bail

Legal services; Courts

Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.

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