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Is an employee of the court who records everything that is said in the trial
What is "Court Reporter"
Tells the facts of the case
What is "Police Officer"
The person accused of committing a crime
What is "Defendant"
The person who the crime was committed against
What is "Victim"
Decides the innoscene or guilt of the defendant
What is "Jury"
Anyone who is called to testify at a trial
What is a "Lay Witness"
Consists of 6 to 12 U.S. Citizens
What is a "Jury"
Administers the oath to anyone who takes the stand
What is "Bailiff"
Opens the trial with an opening statement
What is "Prosecutor"
Has worked directly on the case
What is "Police Officer"
Representative of the state
What is "Prosecutor"
Is protected by the 5th amendment from testifying against his or her self in court
What is the "Defendant"
Represents the defendant
What is "Defense Attorney"
Is a certified peace officer that maintains order in the court
What is "Bailiff"
Gives an opening statement after the prosecutor
What is "Defense Attorney"
Is referee in the courtroom
What is "Judge"
Has the final say on everything that happens in the courtroom (except the jury’s verdict)
What is "Judge"
A person that is an specialist in their field (witness)
What is "Expert Witness"
Prevents illegal questioning
What is "Objection"
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you
What is "Miranda Warning"
If the defendant has waived his or her right to a jury trial, then the judge also decides the guilt or innocence of the defendant
What is "Bench Trial'
The witness is NOT allowed to answer the question that has been asked of them
What is "Sustained"
When a jury does not make an unanimous decision
What is "Hung Jury"
What is the highest court in the United States
What is "Supreme Court"
The witness IS allowed to answer the question that has been asked of them
What is "Overruled"