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Rape: the carnal knowledge of a female
forcibly and against her will, is incapable to give consent due to mental
disorder, developmental or physical disability, intoxication, or
unconsciousness, or if the act is committed by trickery. Assaults or attempts to
commit rape or threat of force are included.
Record: A written account of all the acts
and proceedings in a lawsuit.
Remand: When an appellate court sends a
case back to a lower court for further proceedings.
Reverse: When an appellate court sets
aside the decision of a lower court because of an error. A reversal is often
followed by a remand.
Robbery: the taking, or attempting to take
anything of value from the care, custody or control of another by force or
threat of force or violence.
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