NYS Legal Terminology and Principles 4

Question 1

What is 'res judicata'?

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The principle that a matter already judged cannot be re-litigated

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A court order requiring action

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Physical evidence in a case

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A judicial statement made outside court

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'motion in limine'?

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To request that certain evidence be excluded before trial begins

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To request a continuance

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To appeal a verdict

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To add new charges before sentencing

Question 3

What is 'affirmative defense'?

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A defense that admits the act but offers a legal justification or excuse

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Pleading guilty to all charges

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Requesting a jury trial

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Challenging the credibility of a witness

Question 4

In civil law, what does 'plaintiff' refer to?

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The person or entity that brings a lawsuit

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The judge presiding over the case

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The defendant's attorney

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A witness for the court

Question 5

What is a 'deposition'?

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A sworn out-of-court statement taken during pre-trial discovery

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A judge's written opinion

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A court order to produce evidence

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A formal sentencing recommendation

Question 6

What is 'stare decisis'?

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The legal principle requiring courts to follow prior court decisions as precedent

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The right to remain silent

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A motion to change venue

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A judge's instruction to the jury

Question 7

What is a 'recognizance' in criminal procedure?

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A written promise by a defendant to appear in court without posting bail

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A formal guilty plea

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A court order to search a premises

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A waiver of jury trial