Master Glossary – All Legal Glossary Terms
Santillán Law P.C. has provided this Master Glossary for those people who may be interested in learning and understanding common legal terms used in various kinds of cases such as Bankruptcy, Estate & Wills, Criminal Law, DUI, Uncontested Divorce, Real Estate and Cannabis/CBD Regulations and Law. This glossary is not and should not be construed as legal advice it is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute “Legal Advice” For proper legal advice please consult a qualified attorney.
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- Vandalism Maliciously defacing, damaging or destroying someone’s property. Read More
- Vape / Vaporizer / Vape Pen / Vape CartridgeA vape, vaporizer, or vape pen is a convenient method of consumption that takes a vape cartridge full of concentrate or extract and heats it up with a small coil. The vaporized contents are then inhaled by the user. This method of consumption is very common, due to the small size of vape(...) Read More
- VCIS (Voice Case Information System)A touch-tone telephone service provided by the court system that gives case filing information. Read More
- Veg / Vegetative StateThe vegetative state is the period in-between propagation and flowering. It is a period where the Cannabis plants have a sturdy root system and are growing steadily. The plants are not flowering during this period, and the plant is instead focusing on growth. Read More
- Verdict The decision by a jury, at the conclusion of a trial that the defendant is guilty or not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Read More
- Virtual RepresentationA mechanism provided in a will or trust, or in some instances by state law, to permit a beneficiary to make decisions on behalf of another beneficiary who can claim or receive property only under or after them. Read More
- VisitationThe time that a noncustodial parent spends with his or her child(ren). Read More
- Voir Dire (French, “to speak the truth”) A preliminary examination of a prospective juror by a judge or lawyer to decide whether the prospect is qualified and suitable to serve on a jury. Read More
- Voluntary bankruptcyBankruptcy filed by the debtor itself; data from the U.S. Administrative Office of the Courts subdivides bankruptcies into voluntary and involuntary. Read More
- Vulture fundsInvestment groups that are prominent in the restructuring of financially distressed and bankrupt companies usually by the buying or selling of large pieces of the distressed company’s debt and/or equity. (also referred to as vulture capitalists or vulture investors) Read More
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