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Medical Jurist

Sees injury or disease from the perspective of cause, often involved in legal cases.

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Ordinary Physician

Focuses on treatment and diagnosis of injuries or diseases.

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Law

A rule of conduct, just and obligatory, laid by legitimate power for common observance and benefit.

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Civil Law

Regulates relationships among family and members of society for private interests.

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Criminal Law

Defines crimes, treats their nature, and provides for their punishment.

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Statutory Law

Written laws produced by legislative bodies, defined and codified.

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Common Law

Unwritten laws based on customs and judicial precedents.

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Prima Facie Evidence

Proof that warrants the filing of a case, requiring no further evidence unless contested.

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Direct Evidence

Proves a fact in dispute without any inference or presumption.

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Circumstantial Evidence

Proof from which the existence of a fact may be inferred as a necessary or probable consequence.

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Preponderance of Evidence

In civil cases, the burden of proof lies with the party that establishes their case as more convincing.

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Expert Witness

A qualified individual who provides expert opinions based on specialized knowledge in a legal context.

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Deception Detection

Methods used to determine the truthfulness of statements made by suspects or witnesses.

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Polygraph

A device used to measure physiological responses to determine truthfulness.

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Expert Evidence

The opinion of a skilled witness regarding scientific, artistic, or trade-related matters.

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Preservation of Evidence

The actions taken to maintain the integrity of physical evidence collected during an investigation.

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Traces of Evidence

Physical material that may assist investigators in linking a suspect to a crime.

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Witness Recollection

The ability of a person to remember and testify about relevant events.

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Manikin Method

Using miniature models to represent scenes or human injuries for evidentiary purposes.

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Hypnosis

A state of heightened suggestibility where the subject may reveal information but is not considered reliable for legal purposes.

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Scientific Interrogation

A systematic approach to questioning that seeks to gather truthful statements from suspects or witnesses.

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Embalming

The process of preserving a human body from decay, often for legal or medical purposes.

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