Definitions
What is the prosecution?
Works to prove that the defendant is guilty
Side charging the other one with a crime.
How many people usually are on a jury?
12- criminal
6- civil
"You have the right to remain silent"
What are these rights called?
Your Miranda Rights
What is Davies' mascot?
an eagle!
What is the defense?
Works to prove that their client is innocent
Side being charged with crime
What is a grand jury?
16-23 people. They decide whether or not to bring criminal charges and further a case
What is the 5th Amendment?
Protects individuals from being forced to incriminate themselves.
It allows a person to remain silent during legal proceedings, interrogations, or investigations to avoid providing testimony that could be used against them in a criminal case
What country was Ishmael Beah from?
Sierra Leone
What does the burden of proof mean?
Proving a fact to be true about the case
What is an alternate juror?
If a regular juror cannot perform, they replace them.
They are selected to participate but not speak unless needed.
Why do jurors have to be secretive about cases?
- to ensure a fair trial
- no biases are formed from outside influence
What is the population of Fargo Moorhead?
(best guess but can't go over)
267,793
What does it mean when someone says "beyond a reasonable doubt?"
Prosecution has to convince the jury that there is no other explanation from the evidence presented.
What job does the foreman have?
They are the spokesperson for the jury
What is an Indictment?
A formal written accusation, issued by a grand jury, charging a person with a serious crime (usually a felony), signaling the start of criminal proceedings rather than a conviction.
What's the 5th planet form the sun?
Jupiter
What is the difference between a civil trial and a criminal trial?
A civil trial is when a litigant seeks remedies for private wrongs that don’t affect society.
A criminal trial is when a person has committed a crime that is against society as a whole.
Why is it important to look at all sides of an issue? (especially in this context)
You are able to see everyone's perspective.
You might learn something new.
What is due process?
The Constitutional guarantee that the government must act fairly and follow established legal rules before depriving anyone of their life, liberty, or property.
Solve the quadratic x2+10x=−25.
x=−5