Evidence
Fingerprints are this type of evidence.
Physical evidence
A government official representing society in a criminal case.
Prosecutor
Maximum prison sentence for a Class B Misdemeanor
3 months
The punishment given by the judge to a person who has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Sentence
The purpose of the criminal trial is to . . .
To determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty
Medical records are this type of evidence.
Documentary evidence
The attorney who represents the suspect in a crime.
This type of crime is society’s most serious offense and can result in a prison sentence of more than one year.
Felony
The decision made by a jury in a criminal trial.
Verdict
A defendant is presumed this.
Innocent until proven guilty.
A picture of the victim’s mother crying over the victim’s body would possibly not be admissible because it is this.
Overly prejudicial
The the adversarial process, this will emerge.
Truth
This type of crime is the least serious crime but can result in jail sentences of up to 15 days and fines.
Violation
To find not guilty.
Acquit
The burden of proof that to prove defendant's guilt.
Defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
A map of the neighborhood where a robbery occurred is this type of evidence.
Demonstrative evidence
The two goals of adjudication.
To discover truth and promote justice.
This type of crime is harmful to society and can result in a prison sentence of less than one year.
Misdemeanor
A unanimous decision by the jury could not be reached results in this.
A hung jury.
Who bears the burden of proof in a criminal trial?
Prosecutor
Statements made by a witness before a trial.
Affidavit
A legal system where two advocates represent a position before an impartial judge or jury.
Adversarial system of justice
Maximum prison sentence for a Class C Felony
15 years
The process through which the prosecutor and defense attorney question citizens and then select or reject them as jurors for a trial.
Voir Dire
Our system of justice says that a person should not be deprived of this when reasonable uncertainty exists as to their guilt.