Objections
"You saw the murder weapon on the bookshelf, didn't you?"
What is Leading?
What is the name for a charged participant standing trial?
What is a Defendant?
What represents the defendant in a criminal case?
What is the Defense Attorney?
"I didn't see the robbery, but my boyfriend said it happened around 2:00."
What is Hearsay?
What is the State? (Prosecution)
Who provides testimony and facts in the courtroom?
What is a Witness?
"Did the defendant eat breakfast before the crime took place?"
What is Relevance?
What does it mean for a judge to sustain a question?
The question can be asked to the witness and should affect the decision to jury will make.
What role is responsible for writing the contents of the trial down?
What is the Court Reporter?
"I took a psych class in high school, he's obviously a narcissist."
What is Improper Opinion?
What is the title that the judge must always be addressed with?
What is "Your Honor"?
What is the job of those who listen to the case and determine the verdict?
What are the Jury?
"Do you think the defendant meant to steal the car?"
What is Speculation?
What is the first procedure to occur in a trial? ( Not jury selection or oath)
What is Prosecution's Opening Statement?
Who presents evidence and questions to support their side?
BOTH Prosecution and Defense.