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AAERT - CER - Section 1 Court Proceedings Exam 2025 Questions and Answers Action - ....ANSWER ...-A Lawsuit Adverse Witness - ....ANSWER ...-a witness whose testimony is prejudicial to the case of the party who called them, weather or not the witness is actually hostile. Affidavit and Affiant - ....ANSWER ...-written statement of facts made under oath; an affiant signs an affidavit Affirm - ....ANSWER ...-to declare solemnly or formally; although not using the form of an oath. an affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury. aggravating - mitigating circumstances - ....ANSWER ...-considerations which increase (aggravate) or decrease (mitigate) a sentence imposed in criminal cases under sentencing guidelines. allocution - ....ANSWER ...-a formal statement by convicted defendant as to whether there is any reason why judgement should not be rendered against him; when a sentencing bargain has been agreed to in exchange for a guilty plea, the defendant must admit guilt. …FOR STUDENTS ONLY…©️2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED… 1