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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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NO CONVICTION FOR POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA AND DRUG PARAPHENALIA CHARGES

The Client was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Attorney Anthony Rickman was able to avoid a conviction on the possession charge and a Nolle Prosse on the Possession of Drug
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FELONY PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD CHARGE DISMISSED UPON COMPLETION OF DIVERSION PROGRAM

The Client was arrested for Public Assistance Fraud after an investigation by the Florida Department of Financial Services alleged that the Client failed to disclose employment while collecting food stamps for two years. After a
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CHILD ABUSE CHARGE DISMISSED UPON COMPLETION OF DIVERSON PROGRAM

The Client was arrested for Child Abuse, a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in a Florida state prison. Attorney Anthony Rickman convinced the State to allow the Client to participate in a
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