elected/appointed official who conducts court proceedings. Must remain impartial
Judge
Verdict
The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
A reason that an attorney interrupts a witness to talk to the judge.
Objection
Bailiff
Bailiffan official in a court of law who keeps order, looks after prisoners, etc
Charge
The law that the police believe the defendant has broken
A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Trial
Jury/Juror
Person/persons selected according to law and sworn to inquire into and declare a verdict on matters of fact.
Provides evidence to prove the person committed the crime
Prosecutor
Mock Trial
a competition in which students simulate a real trial.
A promise to tell the truth
Oath
A person called upon by either side in a lawsuit to give testimony before the court or jury.
Witness
the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility
Cross Examination
Felony
FelonyA crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison
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
Answer questions in court.
Testify
Supporting council on both sides (prosecution and defense) that aid in preparing for recross examination of witnesses and the closing arguments
Assistant Council
Hearsay
Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else.
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
Defends the person accused of the crime
Defendant
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