CRIME
INVESTIGATION
PRE-TRIAL
COURTROOM
DEFINE IT !
100
The initial step in the criminal justice process, in which the state deprives a suspect of her freedom due to alleged violations of criminal law.
What is an arrest? *+50 PT* What do police officers have to do when they arrest you?
100
Proof; witnesses' testimony; written statements or physical objects that parties present at trial.
What is evidence?
100
The defendant's response to a criminal charge, generally guilty or not guilty.
What is a plea?
100
The individual who is appointed to decide cases and to make certain that legal procedures are followed in the courtroom.
What is a judge? **BONUS** Name 4 US Supreme Court Judges, past or present
100
BOOK
To enter into police records a suspect's name and the crime for which he was arrested.
200
An act that is against the law for which the state can imprison an individual for up to 15 days, but not more.
What is a violation?
200
Statements that witnesses make under oath at trial.
What is testimonial evidence?
200
Money or other security provided by the defendant, or by others on her behalf, to assure that she will appear at the required stages of the trial process.
What is bail? *BONUS* Other than money, name another form of security that could count as bail?
200
An officer of the court who: 1) protects the judge, 2) is in charge of the accused person while he is in the courtroom, and 3) looks after the jurors.
What is a court officer?
200
PROSECUTOR
The attorney who represents the state and the victim, he or she tried to present evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant committed the crime as charged.
300
A serious crime for which the state can imprison a person for more than one year.
What is a felony? **BONUS** Name 2 different felonies
300
Tangible items that the parties introduce at trial.
What is demonstrative evidence? **BONUS** Name 4 types of demonstrative evidence
300
A written accusation by a grand jury charging an individual with a crime, generally a felony.
What is an indictment?
300
A group of impartial people who the lawyers screen, and who determine the guilt or non-guilt of the defendant.
What is a jury? *+50 POINT* What does impartial mean?
300
EXAMINATION
The questioning of a witness by a lawyer at a trial or deposition. +50 Point Question: Name the 2 types of examinations used in a trial
400
A person under 16 years old who commits crimes.
What is a delinquent?
400
Affidavits (sworn statements) and documents (papers) presented by an attorney during trial to prove the defendant's guilt or non-guilt.
What is documentary evidence?
400
The initial court proceeding, in which the state formally charges the defendant with a crime, and in which the defendant usually pleads guilty or not guilty.
What is an arraignment?
400
A legal stenographer who records official court proceedings.
What is a court reporter?
400
TRIAL
The process through which a prosecuting attorney and a defense attorney both have the opportunity to prove their side of the case. **BONUS** Name 7 types of people that could be in the courtroom during trial?
500
A crime for which the state can imprison a person for up to one year, but not more.
What is a misdemeanor?
500
An individual whom the government charges with a crime.
What is a defendant? *+50 Point* Name one famous criminal defendants
500
A group of citizens who decide whether there is reasonable cause
What is a grand jury? *+50 Points* How many citizens are on a grand jury?
500
The process for determining the outcome of a particular matter in the dispute.
What is an adjudication?
500
VERDICT
The decision made by the jury in a trial as to the guilt or non-guilt of the defendant.
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