Courtroom Roles
This person is in charge of the courtroom & decides if the law is being followed.
Who is the judge?
If you're the person accused of a crime, you're called this in court.
Who is the defendant?
Before your trial, you'll have this hearing where you enter your plea.
What is an arraignment?
If the judge is talking, you should do this.
What is listen?
Your lawyer is here to help you. True or False?
What is True?
This is the person who represents you & speaks on your behalf in court.
Who is your lawyer/attorney?
When you tell the court if you are guilty or not guilty, you're making a _____.
What is a plea?
Your lawyer & the prosecutor may meet to try to make a deal so you don't have to go to trial. This is called a _____ _____.
What is a plea bargain?
When a judge asks you a "yes" or "no" question, what's the best way to answer?
What is say "Yes your honor" or "No your honor"?
What should you do before you sign any documents?
What is ask your lawyer to explain it first?
This person works for the government & tries to prove you committed a crime.
Who is the prosecutor?
The decision the jury makes at the end of the trial is called this.
At the end of the trial, both lawyers will give this to try to convince the jury.
What is a closing argument?
True or False: You should argue with the judge if you disagree.
What is false?
Why is it important that your lawyer knows the truth about what happened?
What is so they can help you the best way possible?
This group of people listen to the evidence & decides if someone is guilty or not guilty.
Who is the jury?
The judge may decide to give you a consequence for breaking the law. This is called a _____.
What is a sentence?
At the end of the trial, both lawyers will give this to try to convince the jury.
What is a closing argument?
If you don't understand something in court, what should you do?
What is ask your lawyer?
If your lawyer gives you advice, what should you do?
What is listen & think about it?
When a you or a witness promises to tell the truth in court, they are under this.
What is an oath?
If you're found guilty, the judge will hold this hearing to decide tour punishment.
What is a sentencing hearing?
If you interrupt the court or don't follow the rules, the judge may charge you with this.
What is contempt of court?
When should you ask questions about the trial?
What is before you go to court?