Vocab
The 12 citizens responsible for determining whether a suspect is guilty or not guilty.
Jury
The lawyer who represents the person charged with committing a crime.
Defense Attorney
The trial begins with the prosecution delivering what?
Opening Statement
The agreement that lawyers can make to avoid going to trial
Plea Bargain
The lawyer who represents the state and the victim.
Prosecutor
_____________ Examination is when a lawyer asks their own witnesses open-ended questions.
Direct Examination
The person who speaks for the jury
Jury Foreperson
Defendant
During cross-examination, lawyers ask the opposing witnesses ___________ questions, which result in yes or no answers.
Leading questions
A trial in which the judge decides if a suspect is guilty or not guilty.
Bench Trial
The Police officer present to maintain order in a courtroom.
Bailiff
During questioning, lawyers can __________, which is when they disagree with a question or how it is phrased.
Object
The process of selecting jurors from the jury pool.
Voir Dire
The only type of witness who is allowed to give an opinion during a trial
Expert witness
The burden of proof to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a suspect is guilty lies with who?
Prosecution