People involved
Who keeps order in the court room?
Judge
Describe what takes place during jury selection.
Random people are selected to come to court and narrowed down to 12.
Who shouts “Objection, Your Honor!” ? and why?
A lawyer with an opposition to what the other lawyer said or asked. Prosecutor or defense attorney
What title is given to the 1 juror who placed in charge of the other jurors?
Jury Foreperson
Can the jury be related to anyone in the trial?
No!
Who defends the person accused of the crime?
Defense attorney
What takes place during opening statements?
each side (lawyers) states what they’ll prove
Who says “Sustained”?
The judge when they agree with the objection
What is a judge?
The person who ensure the fairness of the trial and decides the punishment of the guilty.
What happens if you don't show up to court when given a subpoena?
You can be arrested
Who is trying to convict the person accused of the crime?
Prosecution or prosecuting attorney
What takes place during witness testimonials
•each side takes turns calling witnesses to the stand. Typically, the witness is there to prove one side’s case. After “examination” or questioning, the opposing side gets to “cross-examine,” or ask their own questions.
What does "examine the witness" mean?
Ask the witness questions
How do you address the judge?
As your honor
True or false? All 12 jury members have to have the same verdict (guilty or not guilty)
True
Who makes the decision about whether the person accused of the crime is guilty or not?
Jury or Judge if it is a bench trial
What takes place during final arguments?
each side states what they’ve proven
What is cross examination
When the other lawyer is trying to disprove the witness as someone with credible testimony
What is the responsibility of the jury?
To decide if the defendant is guilty or not
True/false? A trial can take months to complete.
True
Who decides the punishment of a guilty culprit?
Judge
What takes place during deliberation?
•the jury meets in private to decide whether the defendant (accused) is “guilty” or “not guilty” …beyond a reasonable doubt!
what does Subpoenaed mean?
they've been ordered to court to be a possible witness
Who is the bailiff?
•a deputy sheriff, who keeps order in the courtroom and handles various errands for the judge and clerk.
The finding of a judge or a jury whether a defendant is guilty of not guilty
Verdict.