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Back-to-back life sentences

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Definition

Two or more life sentences served by an inmate consecutively rather than concurrently.

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g. Gmerek v. State, 781 S.W.2d 575 (Mo. Ct. App. 1989) (regarding back-to-back sentences generally).

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Avowal

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Definition

1) A declaration.

2) An offer of proof made (after a judge has ruled evidence inadmissible) in order to preserve evidence in the record for consideration on appeal.

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g. Tetrick v. Frashure, 119 S.W.3d 89 (Ky. Ct. App. 2003).

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autopsy

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Definition

A medical examination of a corpse to determine disease, injury, and cause of death, especially in a criminal investigation. Also termed postmortem; postmortem examination; necropsy; obduction.

attractive nuisance

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Definition

A dangerous condition on a landowner’s property that may attract children onto the land and may involve risk or harm to their safety.

Attorney work product

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Definition

Written or oral materials prepared by or for an attorney in the course of legal representation, especially in preparation for litigation. Generally, an opposing party may not discover or compel disclosure of work product. In limited circumstances, however, an opposing party may discover or compel disclosure of work product upon a showing of "substantial need" and "undue hardship." Fed. R. Evid.

Attorney work product privilege

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Definition

A rule that an opposing party generally may not discover or compel disclosure of written or oral materials prepared by or for an attorney in the course of legal representation, especially in preparation for litigation. In limited circumstances, however, an opposing party may discover or compel disclosure of work product upon a showing of "substantial need" and "undue hardship." 

Attorney's fees (or attorneys' fees)

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Definition

The amount billed to a client for legal services performed on his or her behalf. Attorney's fees may be an hourly, flat (for a particular service, e.g. $10,000 to handle all aspects of a DUI case) or contingent fee (a percentage of client's recovery, e.g. 33%). Attorney's fees may be set by an attorney-client compensation agreement or in certain types of cases, by statute or a court. 

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