Court Procedures
What does the district attorney do?
Presents evidence to find the defendant guilty
This amendment gives defendants the right to remain silent
5th
What is a plea bargain?
In court, these people get to present evidence
District Attorney & Defense Attorney
This is the correct was to address a judge
Your Honor
What does the defense attorney do?
Presents evidence to defend that the defendant is not guilty
This amendment gives defendants the right to a speedy trial
6th
What is Acquittal?
When someone goes to trial and is found not guilty
Give 3 examples of physical evidence
DNA, weapons, photos, documents, etc
This term means that you decide to be your own lawyer and represent yourself
Pro Se
How many jurors must agree for a verdict?
6 or 12; unanimous
How many times can someone be tried for the same crime?
once
What is restitution?
Payment for loss of property or damage
This person testifies to the defendant's moral conduct and reputation
Character Witness
This term is used to formally protest something in the trial
Objection
This is the person in court who has been charged with a crime
Defendant
True or False: the District Attorney has the burden of proof
True
What is a sentence?
Length of time you will spend in jail or prison
This person provides testimony about what happened at the crime scene when the crime took place
Eyewitness
This document orders witnesses to court
Subpoena
This happens when a jury cannot reach a unanimous verdict
Hung Jury
This is the rule that prevents illegally gathered evidence from being used in court
Exclusionary Rule
What is probation?
Instead of going to jail or prison, judge commits you to other things
This is evidence which strongly suggests something but does not prove it
Circumstantial Evidence
This term means that everyone in the court must obey the law and give everyone a fair chance