Civil Trial
This person yells "Order in the Court"
Judge
regular people picked to help decide a case
jury
was charged with felony drug possession in 1994 after he tried to sell cocaine to an undercover police officer... he literally was attempting to "Get Rich or Die Tryin"
I come to court to testify about what I heard or saw
Witness
When I think the outcome of the case was wrong I can file for an
appeal
This type of trial deals with people who committed a wrong against another person
civil trial
a writ ordering a person to attend a court.
subpoena
is the first celebrity of the Me Too movement to be sentenced to prison. Had his own family show. Was sentenced when he was 81
Bill Cosby
I present evidence to convince the jury that the defendant committed a crime
Prosecutor
Before the trial, I give my lawyer as much information as I can to help him prove I did not do the crime, or to reduce my punishment
Criminal Defendant
Civil Law cases are filed by
a private party
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
plea bargin
arrested on felony charges of operating an interstate dog fighting venue. He was accused of financing the operation, openly participating in dog fights and executions, and handling thousands of dollars of illegal gambling money each fight.
Mike Vick
When the judge is in the courtroom, so am I. I get things the judge needs and makes sure there is order in the court
Bailiff
Criminal cases are filed by
Government/ State
During the trial I sit with my lawyer and hope the judge or jury will decide my rights were violated and order the other side to pay me back
Plaintiff
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime.
indictment
In 1993, _____ was charged with shooting an off-duty police officer who almost ran over the rapper with his car.
This rapper was later killed in 1996 in Las Vegas, and is arguably one of the greatest ever
Tupac Shakur
When I'm in the courtroom, I transcribe what everyone says word for word
Court reporter
all criminal matter are classified in two classes
Felonies/ Misdemeanors
explain preponderance of evidence
One must produce evidence beyond the balance of probabilities.
most probably
judge or court may compel those holding a prisoner to produce the prisoner and prove that they have legally incarcerated the individual.
writ of habeas corpus
In December 2009, ______ assaulted his then-girlfriend a pop singer. He was then charged with felony assault and criminal threatening,
Chris Brown
before the trial, i am a regular citizen going about my business, during the trial my opinion is very important
juror
Explain "Beyond a reasonable doubt"
Most definitely did do it