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General law

Common terminology used in legal business.

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Foster care

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Temporary care of a child, but not by birth

Preponderance of the evidence

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The evidence shows that it exceedingly likely that the crime was committed in the way the prosecution argues, and the defendant is, therefore, guilty

Commissioner

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Public official with authority over court room in initial appearances before going to trial

Fraud

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Intentional deception, lie

Presumption of innocence

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Defendant is believed to be innocent, unless proven guilty

Murder

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Unlawful and malicious killing of another person, with intent to do so

Trial, jury

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Trial in which outcome is decided by a jury

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