Turn state’s evidence (also known as “turn King’s evidence”) or to "flip” means the defendant chose to reveal valuable evidence to the prosecutor, in exchange for a reduction of the charge or the dismissal of some charges. When the defendant...
individual rights
Vega v. Tekoh (2022)
Vega v. Tekoh (2022) is the Supreme Court case that ruled a Miranda Rights violation does not provide a basis for relief under 42 U.S. Code § 1983.
Overview:The case involved the interrogation of Terence Tekoh by the...
voter bill of rights
Voter bills of rights are collections of voting rights and protections adopted in many states. While they vary greatly by state, they often include basic information on voting eligibility, where a person can vote, privacy, right to assistance...
Voting Rights Act
The Voting Rights Act (VRA) outlawed discriminatory voting practices during the early Civil Rights Era of the 1960s. Initially, the VRA only protected racial minorities, but in 1975, Congress extended its protections to members of “language...
waiver
A waiver is the intentional or voluntary relinquishment or surrender of a recognized right or privilege. In legal contexts, a waiver is often documented in writing, but it can also be implied through actions. By waiving a right, an individual...
ward
In a legal context, a ward refers to a person who is under the protection, care, or guardianship of another individual, typically due to being a minor or legally incapacitated. Courts appoint guardians to oversee the well-being and decision-...
warrantless
Warrantless means that government officers carry out a search or arrest without a warrant or any other legal authorization. The requirement of a warrant serves to protect individuals’ privacy interests against unreasonable governmental...
whole life insurance
Whole life insurance (also referred to as permanent life insurance) refers to life insurance policies that are meant to last until death and have an investment aspect. As long as the person pays the required premiums the insurance policy will...
wills: writing requirement
The writing requirement for wills demands that a will be in writing, or in physical form, in order to be valid. The writing requirement is typically met as long as the will is written in some more or less permanent medium such as typed or...