The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) is a subagency of the Department of Justice charged with representing the federal government in court. The U.S. Attorney General directs the USAO. Each federal district has their own office led by a...
criminal law and procedure
unreasonable
The term “unreasonable” refers to any action or result that exceeds a reasonable expectation, or refers to anything beyond what would be considered “common sense.” In criminal cases, the prosecutor should explain the evidence so clearly that...
vacate
In civil and criminal procedure:
To set aside or annul a previous judgment or order.
In property law:
To surrender or leave the premises.
See, e.g. Sears v. Upton, 130 S.Ct. 3259 (2010) (a judgment) and Thorpe v. Housing...
vacatur
Latin for "it is vacated." A rule or order that sets aside a judgment or annuls a proceeding.
See, e.g. Monsanto Co. v. Geertson Seed Farms, 130 S.Ct. 2743 (2010).
See also
Vacate
vagrancy
Roaming from place to place without a permanent job, home, or material resources. Many criminal statutes targeting vagrancy have been declared invalid for being unconstitutionally vague — a violation of due process.
See, e.g. Papachristou v....
Vega v. Tekoh (2022)
Vega v. Tekoh (2022) is the Supreme Court case that ruled a Miranda Rights violation does not provide a basis for relief under 42 U.S. Code § 1983.
Overview:The case involved the interrogation of Terence Tekoh by the...
vehicular homicide
A crime in which the defendant's unlawful or negligent operation of a motor vehicle results in the death of another person. Also called automobile homicide and vehicular manslaughter. Such laws vary by jurisdiction, but vehicular homicide is...
venire
Definition
A panel of prospective jurors. A jury is eventually chosen from the venire.
Illustrative caselawSee, e.g. Skilling v. United States, 130 S.Ct. 2896 (2010).
See alsoJury duty
Jury selection
...venire facias
A writ from a judge directing a sheriff to assemble prospective jurors. Sometimes abbreviated as venire.
See, e.g. Powers v. United States, 223 U.S. 303 (1912).
See also
Jury duty
Jury selection
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venire facias de novo
A writ from a judge summoning a new jury panel because of a problem with the original jury's verdict or return. A venire facias de novo results in a new trial. Sometimes abbreviated as venire de novo.
See, e.g.: Parsons v. Bedford, Breedlove...