People of the Court
Courtroom Vocabulary
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The Details
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Lawyer presenting the court case for the government.
Prosecutor
100

An appeal by one lawyer to a judge to stop certain questions or proceedings in court.

Objection
100

A serious crime that can be punishable by jail time.

Felony
100
This is the defendant in a trial in which he is accused of being an accomplice in a murder/robbery.  He is also the narrator of the book.  
Steve Harmon
100
Who is Jerry?
Steve Harmon's little brother
200
In a court proceeding, the person charged with a crime.
Defendant
200
After an objection from one of the lawyers, the Judge allows the questioning to continue and exclaims, "_____"
Overruled
200

When a person is caught in the act of committing a crime, the police _____ him/her.

Apprehend

200

This woman is the prosecutor. She tries to make Steve look like a monster.

Sandra Petrocelli
200
Why do guards take the belts and shoelaces from prisoners?
To prevent suicides.
300
A helper in a crime or attempted crime.
Accomplice
300

After an objection from one of the lawyers, the Judge will NOT allow the questioning to continue and exclaims, "_____"

Sustained
300
Fancy or overly important.
Grandiose
300
This woman is the lawyer representing the defendant.
Kathy O'brien
300
In what two styles is the book written or set up?
Diary and Screenplay
400
A person that committed a criminal act.
Perpetrator
400
evidence or testimony that is allowed in court is _____.
Admissible
400
Remedy or compensation for a loss or crime.
Redress
400
On trial for murder alongside the narrator.
James King
400
Why does Sal Zinzi decide to testify in court?
To get out of jail early.  He gets information from a "friend" in prison.
500
A sworn statement made by someone who will not be at the trial.
Affidavit
500

a legal step taking a case from a lower court to a higher one for review.

Appeal
500
Who is the Author of this book?
Walter Dean Myers
500
The lawyer representing James King.
Asa Briggs
500
In what month does the trial take place?
July
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