THE LEGAL PROCESS
unreasonable search and seizure
DefinitionAn unreasonable search and seizure is a search and seizure by a law enforcement officer without a search warrant and without probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime is present.OverviewAn unreasonable search and seizure is...
Upon information or belief
Phrase often used in pleadings and affidavits under oath to qualify a statement or allegation so as to protect the speaker from perjury.
utter
Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law DictionaryTo speak, articulate, or issue (as in a forged document).
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Uttering
Under common law, uttering is when a person offers as genuine a forged instrument with the intent to defraud.
Vacate
Definition1) In civil and criminal procedure
To set aside or annul a previous judgment or order.
2) In property lawTo surrender or leave the premises.
See, e.g. Sears v. Upton, 130 S.Ct. 3259 (2010) (a judgment) and...
Vacatur
Definition
Latin for "it is vacated." A rule or order that sets aside a judgment or annuls a proceeding.
Illustrative caselawSee, e.g. Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, 130 S.Ct. 2743 (2010).
Vacate
Vehicular homicide
Definition
A crime in which the defendant's unlawful or negligent operation of a motor vehicle results in the death of another person. Also called automobile homicide and vehicular manslaughter. Such laws vary by jurisdiction, but vehicular homicide...
Vehicular manslaughter
A crime in which the defendant's unlawful or negligent operation of a motor vehicle results in the death of another person. Also called vehicular homicide. The specific law of each jurisdiction can vary, but vehicular manslaughter is generally easier...
Venire
Definition
A panel of prospective jurors. A jury is eventually chosen from the venire.
Illustrative caselawSee, e.g. Skilling v. United States, 130 S.Ct. 2896 (2010).
See alsoJury duty
Jury selection
Jury trial
Venire...
Venire facias
Definition
A writ from a judge directing a sheriff to assemble prospective jurors. Sometimes abbreviated as venire.
Illustrative caselawSee, e.g. Powers v. United States, 223 U.S. 303 (1912).
See alsoJury duty
Jury selection
Jury...