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the final address to the jury by the attorney for each side of a case in which the attorney usually summarizes the evidence and his or her client's position

Closing Statement

The beginning of the trial. Outlines the facts. Your opportunity to set the scene, introduce your argument and provide the road map for the rest of the trial.

Opening Statement

the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility

Cross Examination

Verdict

The decision of a petit jury or a judge.

A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Trial

Answer questions in court.

Testify

A promise to tell the truth

Oath

Hearsay

Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else.

Felony

FelonyA crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison

Charge

The law that the police believe the defendant has broken

A reason that an attorney interrupts a witness to talk to the judge.

Objection

Supporting council on both sides (prosecution and defense) that aid in preparing for recross examination of witnesses and the closing arguments

Assistant Council

Jury/Juror

Person/persons selected according to law and sworn to inquire into and declare a verdict on matters of fact.

A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury.

Witness

Bailiff

Bailiffan official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc

elected/appointed official who conducts court proceedings. Must remain impartial

Judge

Provides evidence to prove the person committed the crime

Prosecutor

Defends the person accused of the crime

Defendant

Mock Trial

a competition in which students simulate a real trial.