Amendments
This amendment guarantees the freedom of speech, right to assembly, freedom of the press, and freedom of religion.
What is the first amendment
You call this objection for a question that is being repeated
What is asked and answered
This is the court officer. They are in charge of protecting the courtroom, escorting people of importance, and swearing in people before they take the stand
What is a bailiff
One of the two ways a jury can vote, if the jury votes this way, it convicts the defendant of the crime
What is guilty
A question that can be answered with a yes or no is called this
What is a closed question
This amendment protects you from cruel and unusual punishment
What is the eighth amendment
This is the objection you call when the opposing lawyer asks a questions that doesn't matter
What is irrelvant
This person is in charge of the courtroom, they respond to objections and keeps order in the court (Mr. Zeeb called them the referee of the courtroom)
What is a judge
When a judge denies an objection, the objection is ______________
What is overruled
These are the rights the police tell you when you are arrested
What are your Miranda Rights
This amendment protects you from unlawful searches and seizures done by the police
What is the 4th amendment
This is the one of the two objections called when you are hostile towards the witness
What is badgering or argumentative
This group of people are in charge of making the verdict at the end of the trial
Who are the jury
This prevents a person from being tried for the same crime twice
What is double jeopardy
This is the statement given at the beginning of the trial, which introduces your argument and evidence
What is an Opening Statement
This amendment gives you the right to a speedy trial, and having an impartial jury
What is the 6th amendment
This objection is called when a lawyer during direct examination asks a closed ended question
What is leading the witness
This is the person in charge of taking notes in the courtroom
What is a court reporter
In a court case, the prosecution has the burden of proof, meaning they have to prove their case Beyond ________________
What is beyond a reasonable doubt
When arguing this is the arguing style that focuses on emotion
What is pathos
This amendment gives you the right to a jury, protection against double jeopardy, and protection against testifying against yourself
What is the 5th amendment
This objection is called when asked about an out of court statement.
What is hearsay
This is the person suing
Who is the plaintiff
This is the selection process of a jury
What is Voir Dire
If you are disruptive in court, the judge can find you in this. Which can put in jail for 6 months, and fined up to $1000
What is in contempt of court