Roles in Court
1 person who listens to both sides of the story and makes legal decisions.
The Judge
The type of trial where the JURY makes the decision
Jury Trial
Someone who saw the crime happen
Eyewitness
You did the crime
Guilty
What does NFL stand for?
Lawyer for the defendant/person who was accused of the crime (this is your lawyer).
Defense Attorney
Type of trial where the judge makes the decision
Bench Trial
A professional/expert on a topic
Expert Witness
You did NOT do the crime
Not Guilty
What girl group was Beyonce part of before she went solo?
Destiny's Child
Works for the state/government to prove that the defendant is guilty (this person is against you).
Commonwealth/Prosecutor
An act of disobedience or disrespect towards the judicial branch of the government, or an interference with its orderly process - DISRUPTING COURT
Contempt of Court
This person speaks on who you are as a person
Character Witness
You did NOT do the crime because you were not in your right mind at the time of the crime
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
How many teams are in the NFL?
32
Responsible for the security in the courtroom
Bailiff/Police Officer
The offense of willingly telling an untruth (lie) in a court after having taken an oath (TO TELL A LIE)
Perjury
This type of witness could be a psychologist, doctor, lawyer, etc.
Expert Witness
You are not admitting or denying that you committed a crime. However, you are agreeing to accept a criminal sentence set by the judge (you are letting the judge decide).
What band was Freddie Mercury part of?
Queen
Hears the evidence in the case and decides if you are guilty or not guilty (6 or 12 people).
Jury
An arrangement between prosecutor and defendant whereby the defendant pleads guilty to a lesser charge in exchange for a more lenient sentence or an agreement to drop other charges (A DEAL).
Plea Bargain
This type of witness could be your pastor, your parents/family members, your boss, etc.
Character Witness
If you are sentenced to stay at a psychiatric hospital, what were you found?
Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI)
What band was Kurt Cobain part of?
Nirvana