Chapter 9-10 Vocabulary: Just Mercy

rule 32 hearing

an opportunity for an attorney to present new evidence that wasn't presented at the initial trial and that may overturn the juries initial ruling

paralegal

a person trained in legal matters but not fully qualified as a lawyer.

conviction

a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

adjourn

break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later

invoke

cite or appeal to (someone or something) as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

sequestration

(legal) the isolation of a jury from the public, or the separation of witnesses to ensure the integrity of testimony.

evidentiary

of or for providing evidence.

subsequently

after a particular thing has happened; afterward.

bailiff

an official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc.

unwavering

steady or resolute; not moving.

internment

imprisonment; captivity; confinement

intersected

to cross, go through something, or overlap

render

to give or make a decision

loathsome

repulsive

defuse

to calm or ease a difficult situation

protocol

a code of conduct or rules and expectations for a certain situation

impaired

weakened or damaged

epilepsy

a neurological disorder that is often characterized by seizures

schizophrenia

a psychiatric disorder with symptoms of withdrawal into self and affects a person's ability to think, feel, and behave clearly

bipolar disorder

a disorder that is associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to extreme highs

multiple sclerosis

a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance