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Peremptory challenge
Each party to a suit tried to a jury has the right to peremptorily "challenge" (reject) a certain number of prospective jurors without giving a reason. By contrast, the parties have unlimited rights to challenge jurors for good cause, but the judge must approve "for cause challenges." Parties may not exercise peremptory challenges on the basis of race or gender.
Fifth Amendment
Among other rights, the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees that a person cannot be compelled to present self-incriminating testimony in a criminal (or juvenile) proceeding.
Defendant
The accused in a criminal case; the person from whom money or other recovery is sought in a civil case.
Estoppel
A person's own act, or acceptance of facts, which preclude later claims to the contrary.
Appellant
The party appealing a final decision or judgment.
Deprivation of custody
The court transfers legal custody of a person from parents or legal guardian to another person, agency or institution. It may be temporary or permanent.
Inter alia
Among other things.
Admission
statement tending to establish the guilt or liability of the person making the statement.
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