Presentence report - A report prepared by a court's probation officer, after a person has been convicted of an offense, summarizing for the court the background information needed to determine the appropriate sentence.⏎
Motion in Limine - A pretrial motion requesting the court to prohibit the other side from presenting, or even referring to, evidence on matters said to be so highly prejudicial that no steps taken by the judge can prevent the jury from being unduly influenced.⏎
Pro se - Representing oneself. Serving as one's own lawyer.⏎
Nonexempt assets - Property of a debtor that can be liquidated to satisfy claims of creditors.⏎