Latin legal terms

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Habeas Corpus

"You shall have the body" – A legal action requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court.

Mens Rea

Guilty mind" – Refers to the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime.

Actus Reus

"Guilty act" – The physical act of committing a crime.

Prima Facie

"At first sight" – Evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact unless disproved.

Pro Bono

"For the public good" – Legal work done voluntarily and without payment.

Subpoena

"Under penalty" – A writ ordering someone to attend court.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

"The thing speaks for itself" – A doctrine that infers negligence from the nature of the accident.

Stare Decisis

"To stand by things decided" – The doctrine that courts should follow precedents.

Nolo Contendere

"I do not wish to contend" – A plea in criminal court meaning the defendant does not admit guilt but accepts conviction.

Ipso Facto

"By the fact itself" – Something that is a direct consequence of the action.

In Loco Parentis

"In the place of a parent" – Refers to a person or institution assuming parental responsibilities.

De Facto

"In fact" – Refers to practices that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized.

De Jure

"By law" – Refers to something that is legally recognized, whether or not it exists in practice.

Amicus Curiae

"Friend of the court" – A person or group who is not a party to a lawsuit but offers information or expertise.

Corpus Delicti

"Body of the crime" – The concrete evidence of a crime, such as a corpse in a murder case.

Malum In Se

"Wrong in itself" – Acts that are inherently immoral or evil, such as murder.

Malum Prohibitum

"Wrong because prohibited" – Acts that are crimes only because they are prohibited by law (e.g., jaywalking).

Ex Parte

"From one party" – Legal proceedings brought by or for one party without notice to or challenge by the other side.

Ultra Vires

"Beyond the powers" – Acts performed beyond the scope of legal power or authority.

Inter Alia

"Among other things" – Used to indicate one item among a broader group of items.

Ab initio

From the beginning.

Ad hoc

For this purpose; often refers to a committee or solution created for a specific task.

Ad litem

For the lawsuit; refers to a party appointed to act on behalf of another in a legal action.Alibi

Alibi

Elsewhere; a defense claiming the accused was elsewhere when the crime occurred.

Bona fide

In good faith; genuine.

Bona vacantia

Ownerless goods; property without an apparent owner.

Caveat emptor

Let the buyer beware; the buyer assumes the risk in a transaction.

Certiorari

To be more fully informed; a writ seeking judicial review.

Corpus delicti

Body of the crime; concrete evidence of a crime.

Corpus juris

Body of law; the complete collection of laws in a jurisdiction.

De facto

• In fact; practices that exist in reality, even if not legally recognized.

De jure

By law; legally recognized, regardless of whether the practice exists in reality.

Dura lex sed lex

The law is harsh, but it is the law.

Ex parte

From one party; legal proceedings conducted for the benefit of one party without the other being present.

Ex post facto

After the fact; laws applied retroactively.

Habeas corpus

You shall have the body; a writ requiring a person under arrest to be brought before a judge.

In rem

Against a thing; legal proceedings directed toward property rather than a person.

Nolo contendere

I do not wish to contend; a plea where the defendant neither admits nor disputes a charge.

Per curiam

By the court; an opinion issued collectively by a court.

Pro bono

For the public good; legal work undertaken voluntarily and without payment.

Res judicata

A matter judged; a case that has been decided and cannot be pursued further.

Ultra vires

Beyond the powers; acts conducted beyond the scope of legal authority.

Stare decisis

To stand by things decided; the doctrine of precedent.

sine die

Without a scheduled return date

WAV

Best for preservation and transcription. Uncompressed, full-quality, standard archival format. worthy audio vault

MP3 / M4A

❌ Not recommended. Compressed, may lose detail and quality missing 3 pieces

AAC

Sometimes used for streaming. Compressed; avoid for legal records

AIFF

Also lossless like WAV. Good quality, but less widely used in legal contexts

XLR

3-pin, balanced, locks into place. 🔒 Secure and reliable. computer charger

3.5 mm

Common but unbalanced. ⚠ Loosens easily, lower quality headphones

USB

Digital signal, plug-and-play. ✅ Easy but less customizable. flash drive

¼" TRS

Similar to aux but larger. ⚠ May disconnect if not secured music equipment

Gain

Gets audio in nicely adjust input levels before recording.

attorney witness channels

attorney leads left witness responds on right

start opening statements with

dtlp date location time people

where to store archieve

usb in different location from laptop

condenser microphone

dynamic mic

church mic

lavalier

clip on mic

cardiod

heart shaped in front of mic reduces backgroup noise

omnidirectional

all directions group settings round table

gooseneck

podium

phantom power

Required for high-quality condenser mics

frequency

voice range and mic placement

wavelength

explains why some sounds get carried or blocked

what is human speech frequency

85- 225 hz

ideal mic response

80hz-15khz

live or dead room

dead room

gain

input level of microphone

what is good khz

48

1 page one minute

1 hour- 45-60 pages

shot gun mic

sound from a distance

which are cardioid mics

hand held gooseneck lavalier shotgun

which mics are omni

boundary handheld lavalier