Legal Terms and Definitions
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Judge: An elected or appointed public official with the
authority to hear and decide cases in a court of law. (Ref: Webster's New
World Dictionary, College Edition)
Law :All the rules of conduct established and enforced by
the authority, legislation, or custom of a given community or other group: as, a
tenant of English law. (Ref: Webster's New World Dictionary,
College Edition) See your dictionary for further extensions and definitions.
Lawyer: A lawyer (attorney) is a person who is trained
in the law and is authorized to advise or represent others in legal
matters (Ref: Webster's New World Dictionary, College Edition) See
your dictionary for further extensions and definitions.
Police Officer: (Law Enforcement Officer) Any
employee of a local government agency who is primarily responsible for
prevention or detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal code ,
traffic, or highway laws of this State or any political subdivision thereof.
(Ref: Illinois Revised Statutes, 1991, Vol. 3, Chapter 85, Section 507,
Paragraph f.)
Due Process of the Law: (In General) Due process
ensures that all citizens of the United States and it's territories have equal
rights under the constitution, and that we are all guaranteed the right to a
fair and speedy trial.
