A fifth theory of punishment gained significant ground in the twentieth century, and is becoming more important in criminal procedure as technology advances. read more

The common law is a legal system in which previous court decisions establish legal precedents & new decisions must be in keeping with past decisions. read more

On or about April 3, 1996 defendant did, knowingly possess a firearm -specifically, components from which a destructive device can be readily assembled. read more

The state or condition of a tenant; the estate held by a tenant, as a tenant at will, a tenancy for years. read more

Understand what a legal successor is in estate, corporate, and government law, including types of succession and key legal responsibilities. read more

This word is applied to designate one species of contract known in the civil laws. read more

A wager is a bet; a contract by which two parties or more agree that a certain sum of money, or other thing, shall be paid or delivered to one of them. read more

A disagreement or difference between two parts of the same legal proceeding, which ought to agree together. read more

A punishment for grossly improper litigation behavior that ends the offending party's participation in the case, usually consisting of a default or dismissal. read more

Terms or words are characters by which we announce our sentiments, and make known to others things with which we are acquainted. read more