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defendant
person who was charged with a crime.
100
your honor
how to address the judge.
100
jurisprudence
The study of law
100
verdict
the decision whether the person is guilty or not.
100
sentence
punishment given by the judge
200
exhibits
Evidence
200
civil law
Person VS person
200
criminal law
person vs gov
200
capital punishment
death penalty
200
oath of affirmation
promise to tell the truth
300
felony
a serious crime such as murder or burglary
300
misdemeanor
crime less serious than a felony (a miner crime)
300
counsel
your lawyer (legal adviser)
300
juvenile court/family court
up to 18 years old (no jury or spectators)
300
bail
payment to make sure you come back to court.
400
bailiff
the guard in the court room/judge's assistant
400
hung jury
the jury can not make a decision
400
mistraill
trial that ends without a verdict because of an error in the proceedings
400
preponderance of evidence
enough evidence to prove guilt
400
burden of proof
the accuser has to prove guilt of defendant
500
petit jury grand jury
12 people brought to court to listen to to listen to the prosecution and defense in criminal case and come to a verdict of innocence or guilt 9 people listen to the prosecutor's evidence and decide if someone should be formally charged(indicted)for a serious crime
500
sequester
the jury are kept away from the public so they can't talk about the trial. or hear any one talk about it
500
contempt of court
lack respect of court
500
parole
leave jail but go back
500
recidivism
to put in prison/jail
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