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System lasted from 450 BC to 2nd century BC. Proceedings divided into magistrate's preliminary stage and judge's final trial. Summons conducted by voice, with plaintiff's right to seize property. Judges chosen from album iudicum, typically senators
Fair trial is guaranteed by Article 10 of UDHR and multiple international conventions. No binding international law defines what constitutes unfair trial. Geneva Conventions require fair trials for prisoners of war
Miranda rights protect suspects from self-incrimination in custodial interrogation. Named after 1966 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona. Yale professor Kamisar developed the concept, known as "father of Miranda"
Defendant refers to accused individuals or organizations. Evidence encompasses all materials supporting legal claims. Jurisdiction denotes court's authority to interpret and enforce laws. Charge indicates formal accusation of wrongdoing. Liability represents legal responsibility for actions
Common law uses consolidated trials with strict evidence rules. Civil law allows piecemeal evidence and de novo trials. Common law provides verbatim records, civil law keeps detailed notes