Courtroom Roles
Who represents the side bringing the case?
Plaintiff / Prosecutor
Questions asked to your own witness.
Direct Examination
When testimony is not related to the case.
Relevance
Physical objects shown in court.
Exhibits
The statement given at the start of a trail
Opening Statement
Who decides the facts of the case?
Jury
Questions asked to the opposing witness.
Cross-Examination
When a witness guesses instead of knowing.
Speculation
Testimony given under oath.
Evidence
The statement given at the end of a trail.
Closing Argument
Who must answer questions truthfully in court?
Witness
A question that suggests the answer.
Leading Question
When a witness repeats something somone else said.
Hearsay
Evidence thay proves a fact directly.
Direct Evidence
The obligation to prove the case.
Burden of Proof
Who ensures the trial follows the law and rules?
Who represents the accused in a criminal case?
A question that is unclear or confusing.
Ambiguous / Vague
When an attorney argues instead of asking a question.
Argumentative
Evidence that suggests a fact indirectly
Circumstantial Evidence
The legal standard in criminal cases.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
Who represents the accused in a criminal case?
Defense Attorney
Questions used to challenge a witness’s credibility.
Impeachment
When a lawyer asks a leading question on direct.
Leading
Evidence used to discredit a witness
Impeachment Evidence
The final decision made by the jury.
Verdict