A
The judge's summary of the case and instructions on the rules of law is known as a?
Charge
Legislative time limits that require prosecutors to charge a defendant within a certain timeframe after a crime occurs are known as?
Statutes of Limitations
What is the "burden of proof" required for a state to convict a defendant in a criminal trial?
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
If a defendant waives their right to a jury trial, what type of trial takes place where a judge decides the outcome?
Bench Trial
What is the most common number of jurors used to hear felony cases?
12
Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requires that those accused of a criminal act receive a "speedy trial"?
6th
Part of the trial in which attornies give a brief version of the facts and supporting evidence that WILL BE presented.
Opening Statements
Eyewitness misidentification and Law enforcement misconduct are two of the main reasons _______________occur.
Wrongful Convictions
According to the Speedy Trial Act of 1974, what is the maximum time allowed between an arrest and an indictment in the federal court system?
30 days
Term that refers to physical items, such as a weapon or clothing, presented to the court?
Real Evidence
This type of witness is called to testify on factual matters that would be understood by the average citizen.
Lay Witness
The jurors are isolated from the public during the trial and deliberation is known as being?
Sequestered
If a witness testifies, "I saw Bill shoot Chris," what type of evidence is being provided?
Direct Evidence
The substantial facts that show a crime has been committed is known as the term?
corpus delicti
When a judge commands corrections official to bring a prisoner before a court to hear claims of illegal holding it is known as?
Habeas Corpus
Insanity, Duress, and Entrapment are all examples of ________ defenses.
Affirmative
A ____ is composed of all people who are notified by the clerk of court that they have been selected for jury duty.
Venire
What is the result if a jury cannot reach a unanimous agreement on a verdict?
Hng Jury
Which Constitutional Amendment protects a defendant from "double jeopardy"?
5th
An ______ is the process of seeking a higher court’s review of a lower court’s decision.
Appeal
During a _____ questionaire, jurors are required to provide the court with a significant amount of personal information.
Voir Dire
In a ___ attorneys must provide the court with legally justifiable reason for why potential jurors are unfit to serve.
Challenge for a Cause
These challenges are based solely on an attorney’s subjective reasoning.
Preemtory Challenges
If a juror has to be excused in the middle of trial, a(n) ________ may take his or her place.
Alternate Juror
______ or indirect evidence does not establish the fact in question but only the degree of likelihood of the fact.
Circumstancial