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Vacate

To set aside.

Venire

A writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors. (See venire facias in Foreign Words Glossary.)

Venue

Authority of a court to hear a matter based on geographical location.

Verdict

A conclusion, as to fact or law, that forms the basis for the court’s judgment. (See directed verdict.)

Visa

An official endorsement on a document or passport denoting that the bearer may proceed.

Void

Invalid; a void agreement is one for which there is no remedy.

Voidable

Capable of being declared invalid; a voidable contract is one where a person may avoid his obligation, as a contract between an adult and a minor.

Voir dire

The preliminary examination made in court of a witness or juror to determine his competency or interest in a matter. Literally, to speak the truth.

Voluntary bankruptcy

A proceeding by which a debtor voluntarily asks for a discharge of his debts under the Bankruptcy Code.

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DOMESTIC BATTERY BY STRANGULATION AND BATTERY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGES DISMISSED

The Client was charged with domestic battery by strangulation and battery domestic violence. The alleged victim did not wish that the Client be prosecuted however the state proceeded with charging the client after his arrest
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FEDERAL OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVE DEVICE WHICH FIRE AMMUNITION DISMISSED

The Client was cited by the Federal government for Possession of an Explosive Device which Fire Ammunition. During the Pre-Indictment stage, Attorney Anthony Rickman immediately contact the U.S. Attorney’s Office to provide them with relevant
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FELONY AGGRAVATED BATTERY CHARGE NOLLE PROSSED

The Client was engaged in an argument with the alleged victim at a Shell gas station and was charged with Aggravated Battery Causing Bodily Harm or Disability. Attorney Anthony Rickman provided evidence to show that
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