Share and Learn January 2025

Legal words:
- Revocation Hearing: A hearing held before a judge to determine whether or not a person has violated the conditions of probation. If there is a finding that a violation has occurred, the judge may impose all or part of the original sentence.
- States Attorney: An attorney who represents the state in criminal cases.
- Testimony: Statements made by a witness or party under oath.
- Unconditional Discharge: A sentence in a criminal case in which the defendant is released without imprisonment, probation supervision or conditions
- Voir Dire: “To speak the truth.” The process of questioning prospective jurors or witnesses about their qualifications.
- Wage Execution: The process of deducting money from wages to pay a judgment. Also called a garnishment or attachment.
- Trial Referee: An attorney appointed by the Chief Justice to hear any civil non-jury case where the parties agree to use a trial referee and all the legal papers have been filed.
- Stipulation: Also called a “stip.” A written agreement by the parties or their attorneys.
Legal Maxims:
- Ubi jus ibi remediu: There is no wrong without a remedy or where there is a legal right there is a remedy.
- Subla Fundamento cadit opus: A foundation being removed, the superstructure falls.
- Obiter dictum: That which is said in passing.
- Noscitur a sociis: The meaning of a word can be determined by the context of the sentence.
- Animus nocendi: Intention to harm
- Acta exteriora indicant interiora secreta: Done without indicating the inner secrets. Overt acts make known latent thoughts, or Acts indicate the intention.