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Preliminary injunction
In civil cases when it is necessary to preserve the status quo prior to trial, the court may issue a preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order ordering a party to carry out a specified activity.
Bail bond
an obligation signed by the defendant, with sureties, to secure his/her presence in court;
False pretenses
Representation of some fact or circumstance which is not true and is calculated to mislead, whereby a person obtains another's money or goods
Appeal
The bringing of a case to a higher court for review of a lower court's order or judgment.
Jurisdiction
The legal authority of a court to hear a case or conduct other proceedings; power of the court over persons involved in a case and the subject matter of the case.
Mistrial
A trial, which is void because of some error.
Prosecutor
For himself; in his own behalf. One who does not retain a lawyer and appears for himself in court.
Parole
A procedure in which a parole board releases a convict on good behavior before the maximum sentence expires.
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