Aggravating circumstances refers to the factors that increase the severity or culpability of a criminal act. Typically, the presence of an aggravating circumstance will lead to a harsher penalty for a convicted criminal.
Alcohol is a class of chemical compounds consumed as a liquid by individuals for its intoxicating effect or used in industrial projects for its other unique properties.
Absent any specific regulation, alcohol is treated like all other forms of personal property. However, the general rights of property are subject to the police power regulations of the state, local, and federal governments.
Alien is a legal term that refers to any person who is not a citizen or a national of the United States, as listed in the
An Alien Registration Card is the official name for the identification card given to lawful permanent residents by the USCIS to identify them as such.
The Alien Tort Statute ("ATS"), also known as the Alien Tort Claims Act, is a common name for 28 U.S.C. § 1350.
Allen charges (also referred to as dynamite, nitroglycerin, shotgun, or third-degree charges) refer to jury instructions given to a hung jury urging them to agree on a
The alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a parallel tax system that recalculates taxable income by adding back certain deductions, exemptions, and tax preferences items that are allowed under the regular tax system.
Also called an alternative mandamus.
An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomatic officer, designated by the government as its resident representative in a foreign state or before an international organization. The primary duties of ambassadors are to maintain diplomatic relations with the receiving state and promote foreign policy strategies through international organizations.
