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| due process | the idea stated in the 5th and 14th amendments that every person involved in a legal dispute is entitled to a fair hearing or trial |
| waive | to give up some right, privilege, or benefit voluntarily |
| voir dire | It is the screening process in which opposing lawyers question prospective jurors to ensure as favorable or as fair a jury as possible |
| for-cause challenge | a lawyer's request that a potential juror be eliminated for some specific reason, for example, if a juror knew the defendant or the victim in the case |
| peremptory challenge | part of the pretrial jury selection. Attorneys on opposing sides may dismiss a certain number of possible jurors without giving any reason |
| subpoena | a court order to appear in court or turn over documents on a specific date and time |
| contempt of court | any act to embarrass, hinder, or obstruct the court in the administration of justice |
| immunity | freedom from, protection from some action, such as being sued or prosecuted |
| indigent | term used to describe a defendant who does not have the financial means to hire an attorney |
| double jeopardy | a defendant cannot be prosecuted a second time for the same crime |
| mistrial | the termination of a trial before its normal conclusion because of procedural error, statements of a witness, judge, or attorney which prejudice a jury |
| petitioner | one who signs and/or files a petition |
| appellant | one who signs or files an appeal of a trial decision |
| writ of habeas corpus | directs the law enforcement officials who have custody of a prisoner to appear in court with the prisoner to help the judge determine whether the prisoner is being held lawfully |
