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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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Robbery Charge Dropped by the State

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CHILD NEGLECT CHARGE ADMINISTRATIVELY DISMISSED

The Client was arrested for Child Neglect after law enforcement received a call from a neighbor who found the Client’s two grandchildren crying outside of their home. The Client and her family members had a
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Judge Dismisses Drug Charge

The Defendant was parked in his vehicle when he had been approached by law enforcement. The officers then searched the Defendant and his vehicle. The Defense filed a motion to suppress on the grounds of
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