The most important officer of the court is ...
I listen to the evidence of the case and read the law to the jury.
What is a Judge?
100
Another name for a lawyer is ....
What is an Attorney?
100
A person who is accused of a crime.
What is a Defendant?
100
A child that has been found guilty of a crime.
What is a Juvenile delinquent?
100
The decision of the jury.
What is a Verdict?
200
A group of 6 or 12 people who must listen to the information presented by both sides and reach a verdict.
What is a Jury?
200
Someone that is qualified to practice law and represent clients in court.
What is a Lawyer or Attorney?
200
A person who sees a crime and is called to testify in court.
What is a Witness?
200
A request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court.
What is an Appeal?
200
The information presented at a trial to prove guilt or innocence.
What is the evidence?
300
I record all the is said during the trial.
What is a Court reporter?
300
The lawyer that represents and defends the accused person.
What is a Defense attorney?
300
I am not guilty of a crime or offense.
What is Innocence?
300
What is the difference between a bench trial and a jury trial?
Bench trial does not require a jury only a judge.
300
What is it called when the jury could not decide unanimously that the defendant was guilty of committing the crime?
Hung Jury
400
I am responsible for all of the daily business of the court and I assist the judge with court details.
What is a Court clerk?
400
What is the main goal of cross examination?
To control the witness.
400
I am responsible for a wrongdoing or crime.
What is Guilty?
400
A case between people, usually over money.
What is a Civil case/ lawsuit?
400
The jury meets and tries to come up with a verdict. Most often, the verdict must be what?
Unanimous
500
The officer that maintains order in the court is called a ...
What is a Sheriff or Bailiff?
500
This lawyer represents the State and "the people". This attorney will charge the defendant with a crime then presents evidence to prove guilt in court.
What is the Prosecutor?
500
False testimony given by a witness after the witness has taken an oath to tell the truth.
What is Perjury?
500
In order to serve as a juror, you must be ___ years old.
What is 18 years old?
500
There are five parts to an opening statement. They are: