Court Roles
A person who decides things, especially in a court.
Judge
The process jurors use to decide if the defendant is guilty or not.
Deliberation
Being fair and not taking sides.
Impartiality
A court order requiring someone to appear in court.
Subpoena
A person harmed by a crime or event
Victim
The lawyer who works for the government and tries to prove someone is guilty.
Prosecutor
The decision made by the jury or judge (guilty or not guilty).
Verdict
In agreement by everyone involved
Unanimous
Information or materials used to prove something.
Evidence
A reason someone commits a crime
Motive
The lawyer who represents the defendant.
Defense Attorney
Declaring a punishment for someone found guilty.
Sentencing
The inner feeling of what is right and what is wrong.
Conscience
Indirect evidence that suggests something without directly proving it.
Circumstantial Evidence:
The killing of one person by another.
Homicide
A person who helps decide if someone is guilty or not guilty.
Juror
The opposing side questioning a witness during a trial.
Cross-examination
Thought or planned beforehand.
Premeditated
Creating a fake document or signature to use as if it were real.
Forgery
A process of asking someone a lot of questions.
Interrogation
A person accused of a crime in court.
Defendant
To give evidence as a witness.
Testify
The level of certainty required for the jury to declare someone guilty.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
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A medical examiner who investigates the cause of death.
Coroner