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Fraud
An intentional perversion of truth; deceitful practice or device resorted to with intent to deprive another of property or other right.
Restitution
Court-ordered payment to restore goods or money to the victim of a crime by the offender.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Methods of resolving disputes outside of official court proceedings. These methods include mediation arbitration, and conciliation.
Bench warrant
An order issued by the court for the arrest of a person
Tort
An injury or wrong committed, either with or without force, to the person or property of another, for which civil liability may be imposed.
Assault
A willful attempt to illegally inflict injury on or threaten a person.
Levy
A seizure; the obtaining of money by legal process through seizure and sale of property.
Miranda rule
The rule, pronounced in Miranda v. Arizona, that confessions are inadmissible in a criminal prosecution if the police do not advise the suspect in custody of certain rights before questioning.
Subpoena
An official order to appear in court (or at a deposition) at a specific time. Failure to obey a subpoena to appear in court is punishable as a contempt of court.
Circumstantial evidence
All evidence of an indirect nature. Testimony not based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy.
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