Jurors
Which Juror was the ONLY one to vote NOT GUILTY at the beginning?
Juror 8
If the jury convicts the defendant, what would be his punishment?
Death Penalty
What is a secret ballot?
Where no one knows who voted guilty or not guilty
When Juror 10 says "I've lived among 'em all my life. You can't believe a word they say." What kind of characterization is being used: direct or indirect, and why?
Indirect characterization - We can infer that juror 10 is prejudiced.
the crime of telling a lie in court
perjury
What juror is anxious to leave the discussion because he has tickets to a broadway show?
Juror #7
In this trial, what crime was committed?
Premediated Homicide/Murder
What two things did the old man say he heard in the apartment upstairs?
The boy yell "I'm going to kill you" and a thump on the floor.
When Juror #5 says, "I've lived in a slum all my life," what type of characterization is being used: direct or indirect, and why?
Direct characterization - He's telling us a specific piece of information about himself.
the act of conducting a trial AGAINST a person to determine guilt or innocence
Prosecution
What juror is the last one to "stand alone" by being the last to vote not guilty at the end of the play?
Juror 3
How old is the defendant?
19 years old
What is the woman's testimony from across the street
She saw the boy kill the father through the passing windows of the el train.
What was the final decision of the jury?
Not Guilty
After a jury trial, the trial judge or jury finds the defendant “not guilty”
Acquittal
Which Juror went from being quiet and nervous, to standing up for himself?
Juror #5
What is the boy's testimony about the knife?
He purchased it, then it fell out of a hole in his pocket on the way home.
What two things were proven about the old man's testimony that made the jurors know the old man lied in court?
The old man would not of been able to hear the boy yell when the train was passing. He was too slow to walk to the front door to see the boy running away.
When Juror 7 says, "Look, let's get this over with. I've got tickets to a ball game tonight," what type of characterization is being used: direct or indirect, and why?
Indirect characterization - His response tells us that he is an impatient person, and cares more about himself than others.
The decision of the jury must be _______
Unanimous
What juror is an older gentleman who understands why the old man (witness #1) lied about the testimony?
Juror #9
Which juror proved the switch-knife was NOT a one-of-a-kind knife by bringing in a similar knife.
Juror #8
Why did the old man lie in court?
He wants to feel important or like he matters to the world.
what was the result of the very first vote?
11:1 Guilty
based upon logical thought and common sense, after careful and impartial consideration of all the evidence, or lack of evidence; it does not require absolute certainty.
Reasonable Doubt