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What is a Deposition?

An essential element of any civil or criminal court action is the evidence offered by the parties. Evidence is what each side in a dispute must present to either a judge or

Defensive Driver Course

A program of study that teaches safe driving techniques to drivers. Participants may be eligible for discounted premiums on their car insurance.

Diction

Diction can refer to either the words and phrases a person or organization uses through speech or in written materials, or to a person’s enunciation style in oral discourse. While diction can

DEPOSITION PRE-TRIAL

the written statement that is attested under oath and is presented before a trial starts.

DEGREE OF CRIME

a consideration that is used to determine the degree of a sentence.

DEMAND PAPER

This term describes a debt that is due and is payable on demand.

DE MINIMIS

a Latin phrase that means of a trifling consequence and a matter that is so small that the court does not wish to even consider it.

DISCRIMINATION

a term used to deny someone the equal protection of the laws and to treat al people the same.

DISCRETION OF THE COURT

the judgement of the court that gives it the privilege to decide issues where there are no governing legal rulings.

DELINQUENCY PROCEEDING

the action that takes place in a juvenile court when a child is placed under the court’s jurisdiction.

DERIVATIVE TORT

the court action that is based on the criminal conduct of the defendant against the plaintiff where the plaintiff seeks recompense for injuries.

DUPLICITOUS

This used to describe a plea combining 2 or more grounds of action to gain a single decision.

DILIGENT

a word that means to be concerned, eager to carry out a responsible act, untiring

DERANGED

a word that means to be of unsound mind or to incompetent mentally.

DEGREE OF NEGLIGENCE

the determination as to negligence and whether it was slight, moderate or wilful. The more wilful means a greater penalty will be imposed.

DISSIPATION OF FUNDS

This term applies to a person with debt who will squander his money and not pay his creditors.

DISTRICT COURT

the term given to a court of the federal government that has jurisdiction over a set geographical area.

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