Various hallmark sociopath traits are listed below. It is important to note that not all traits will be present in all the sociopaths. According to ICD-10 criteria, presence of 3 or more of the following qualifies for the diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (sociopathy): 1  Callous unconcern for the feelings of others. 2  Gross and persistent attitude of irresponsibility and disregard for social norms, and obligations.
Scofflaw is a noun coined during the Prohibition era meaning a person who drinks illegally. It is a compound of the words scoff and law, meaning one who mocks or ridicules the law.
In U.S. federal criminal cases, the term is judgment of acquittal. JNOV is the practice in American courts whereby the presiding judge in a civil jury trial may overrule the decision of a jury and reverse or amend their verdict. In literal terms, the judge enters a verdict notwithstanding the jury findings.