Name that Term
Courts that listen to testimony, consider evidence and decide the facts in disputed situation. Has original jurisdiction
What is a Trial Court?
A woman is going on trial for burglary. When the potential jurors are gathered together it is discovered that one of them is the defendant’s cousin. That juror is excused from the case.
Removal for Cause
In a criminal case, this is the term for the person being put on trial.
Defendant
On direct examination: "Isn't it true that you were at home, asleep at the time of the crime?"
Leading the witness
Yesterday Condon dressed as this
Gir from Invader Zim
The first ten amendments to the Constitution, which guarantee basic individual rights to all persons in the United States
Bill of Rights
A police officer pulls over a car for a broken tail light. Once they have pulled the car over they see a suspicious bulge in the driver’s waistband. The officer pats down the driver and discovers an illegal gun.
Reasonable Suspicion / Terry frisk
The burden of proof in a criminal trial
"Beyond a reasonable doubt"
In a murder trial: "So, what's your favorite movie?"
Relevance
How many pets does Condon have?
3
The idea stated in the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments that every person involved in a legal dispute is entitled to a fair hearing or trial. The requirements vary with the situation, but they require at a minimum notice and an opportunity to be heard
Due Process
A defense attorney is told by their client that they did in fact commit the crime they are on trial for. The attorney explains to the client that they will not allow them to testify in court and claim to be innocent.
Perjury / Professional Canons of Law
This side goes first in presenting their arguments and witnesses
Prosecution
To a non-expert: "What do you think the DNA tests show?"
Opinion/speculation (Used when a witness is asked to, or gives, an opinion on something they aren’t qualified to give. )
Condon lived in ________ for about 1 year.
China
The screening process in which opposing lawyers question prospective jurors to ensure as favorable or as fair a jury as possible
Voir dire
A man is arrested for robbery, and the police question him without telling him that he can speak with a lawyer. The judge in the case does not allow the man’s confession to be used in court.
Miranda Rights
This type of question is not allowed during Direct examination of a witness.
Leading question
During questioning: "And then you went into the store and said hello to Joey. Joey smiled and said he was busy that day. You understood, because Friday is usually busy at the store."
Narration: When an attorney or witness wanders away from questioning to just tell a story.
Next Quarter this class will focus on what type of law?
Civil Law
Principle in law to allow previous court decisions to guide future decisions unless there is a good reason to overturn them.
Stare decisis
After being found guilty of a crime, the defendant’s lawyer files for a new trial on the grounds that the evidence used to convict her client was gathered illegally.
Appeal / Exclusionary Rule
"Theory of the case."
On cross examination: "Isn't it true that you are cold-hearted, lying scum who wouldn't hesitate to push an old lady like Mrs Jenkins down the stairs?"
Argumentative/Inflammatory: Used when an attorney adds argument or extremely inflammatory things or mischaracterizes a witness’s testimony, when they do their questioning.
Condon's most admired historical figure is __________
Frederick Douglass