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Module 4:
Legal Terminology
Lesson 2: Common Criminal
Courts Specific Terms
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The Supreme Court of Ohio | Language Services Program
• All the information provided in these short lessons is publicly
available and provides a simplified view of Criminal and Civil
Procedures in the State of Ohio for participants to gain a
basic understanding.
• Remember: Procedures vary across jurisdictions so it is
important to always check the steps in the process in the
jurisdiction you are working.
• This information is NOT intended to be construed as legal
advice.
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Lesson 2Common Criminal Courts Specific Terms
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Objective
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• Gain a basic understanding of commonly used English legal terms in criminal courts and how to conduct effective research to interpret/translate them into other working language.
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Types and Percentages of Cases Filed 2016
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Outside of the Courtroom
Other situations in which you might interpret
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The Supreme Court of Ohio | Language Services Program
Steps in the Criminal Process
State cases → prosecutors/district attorneys
Federal cases → United States Attorneys
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Criminal Procedure TermsPre-trial
Warrant
Search Warrant
Arrest Warrant
Bench Warrant
Quashing Warrant
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Criminal Procedure TermsPre-trial
Arrest
Reasonable suspicion
Miranda warning
Arraignment
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Criminal Procedure TermsPre-trial
Initial appearance
Pleas
Bail/Bond
Citation
Diversion
Misdemeanor
Felony
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Criminal Procedure TermsPre-trial
Complaint
Count
Preliminary hearing
Probable cause
Information
Indictment
Deferred
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Criminal Procedure TermsPre-trial
Prosecution
Plea Settlement
Discovery
Subpoena
Waive
Continuance
Motion
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Criminal Procedure TermsTrial
Jury panel
Voir dire
Peremptory challenge
Bench trial
Jury trial
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Criminal Procedure TermsTrial
Trier of Fact
Opening Statement
Burden of Proof
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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The Supreme Court of Ohio | Language Services Program
Criminal Procedure TermsTrial
Hearsay
Objection
Sustain
Overrule
Rebuttal
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Criminal Procedure TermsTrial
Directed verdict
Dismissal
Closing argument
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The Supreme Court of Ohio | Language Services Program
Criminal Procedure TermsJury Deliberation
Jury instructions
Sequestration
Jury deliberation
Verdict
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Criminal Procedure TermsSentencing
Sentence
Probation
Long-term incarceration
Life imprisonment
Death penalty
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Criminal Procedure TermsSentencing
Fines
Short-term incarceration
Suspended sentence
Community service
Restitution
Drug/alcohol rehabilitation
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Criminal Procedure TermsPost-trail
Appeal
Brief
Oral argument
Affirmed
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Criminal Procedure TermsPost-trail
Remand
Revoke
Parole
Habeas Corpus
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Individual activity
Conduct research (can be done via Internet search) to
identify:
❖A legal equivalent in your working language for at
least
• 25 of the English legal terms previously identified
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Other Miscellaneous Terms
Chambers
Pro bono
Pro se
Indigent
Statute of limitations
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Conviction
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Murder in the First Degree v. Second Degree
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Quashed
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Larceny
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Expunged
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Rap Sheet
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Exclusionary Rule
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Lesson 2 ReviewKey Points to Remember
•There are English legal terms and phrases that are
commonly used in criminal proceedings.
• Interpreters are expected to not only understand
what the English legal term means but also be able
to render said term or phrase into their working
language.
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Individual activity
• Handout 2 B Exercise: Identify: A legal equivalent in your
working language for the following 18 statements.
Conduct any needed research including Internet
searches.
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