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Civil and Criminal Law

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stare decisis
let the decision stand
felony
a serious crime such as murder
tort
a wrongful act involving damage or injury
common law
english legal system brought to north america by colonists
due process of law
requires the govt to follow the law and treat all people equally
statutes
written law
grand jury
a group of 12 to 13 citizens who decide whether there is enough evidence to prove that a crime was committed
precedents
legal opinions that become part of the common law
misdemeanor
a crime that holds less serious consequences than a felony
writ of habeas corpus
requires that an official who has arrested someone bring that person to court and explain why he or she is being held
lawsuit
term for a civil case that has gone to court
plea bargaining
a way to avoid a trial
search warrant
is obtained by providing prabable clause
bill of attainder
punishes a person without a trial
common law
a legal system in which precedents are followed
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