The person or institution that manages the property put in trust.
The unjustifiable act of retaining possession without right; e.g. a tenant whose lease has expired.
In bankruptcy proceedings, for the purposes of filing a claim, a claim is unsecured if there is no collateral, or to the extent the value of collateral is less than the amount of the debt. USURY- Charging a higher interest rate or higher fees than the law allows.
To render an act void; to set aside.
The state or manner of living by wandering from place to place without a home, job, or means of support.
Willful or malicious acts that are intended to damage or destroy public or private property.
The proper geographical area (county, city, or district) in which a court with jurisdiction over the subject matter may hear a case.
The opinion of a jury, or a judge where there is no jury, on the factual issues of a case.
A person who is the object of a crime or civil wrongdoing.
A statement during sentencing which informs the sentencer of the impact of the crime on the victim or the victim's family.
The act of breaking, infringing, or transgressing the law.
A witness whose testimony was expected to be favorable, but who later becomes an adverse witness.
The right given to a non-custodial parent to see his or her child at court appointed times.
A knowing and knowledgeable act to abandon, renounce or surrender a person's rights.
A means authorized by statute by which a witness, before testifying or producing evidence, may relinquish the right to refuse to testify against himself or herself, thereby making it possible for his or her testimony to be used against him or her in future proceedings.
See WAIVE (RIGHTS).
Most commonly, a court order authorizing law enforcement officers to make an arrest or conduct a search. An affidavit seeking a warrant must establish probable cause by detailing the facts upon which the request is based.
See WARRANT, ARREST.
An order of a court directing the sheriff or other officer to seize a particular person to answer a complaint of otherwise appear before the court.
A written order directing a law-enforcement officer to conduct a search of a specified place and to seize any evidence directly related to the criminal offense.
An instrument used or designed to be used to threaten, injure or kill someone.
A weapon that is carried by a person, but that is not visible by ordinary observation.
An absence of meaningful choice on the part of one of the parties to a contract, and contract terms which are unreasonably favorable to the other party.
A weapon, device, instrument, material or substance, whether animate or inanimate, which if used as it is used or intended to be used is known to be capable of producing death or serious bodily injury.
That which is contrary to or in conflict with the federal or state constitutions.
A person participating in a secret investigation in order to acquire information about the crime without the other party realizing their identity.
Whatever destroys free will and causes a person to do something he would not do if left to himself.
State or condition of not being employed.
One-sided, ex parte, or having a relation to only one of two or more persons or things.
The principle that one person should not be permitted to unjustly enrich himself at the expense of another, but should be required to make restitution for the property or benefit received.