Legal Terms
What is the term for the decision made by a judge or jury in a court case?
Verdict
This football player was involved in a famous 1990s murder trial.
O.J.Simpson
What is the legal term for the intent or knowledge of wrongdoing, forming part of a crime?
Men’s rea
What is the questioning of a witness by the opposing party during a trial called
Cross-examination.
Who is responsible for defending the accused in a criminal trial?
Defense attorney (or defense counsel).
What is it called when a defendant agrees to plead guilty in exchange for a reduced charge?
Plea Deal
This businesswoman went to prison for insider trading.
Martha Stewart.
What is the term for killing one’s own father?
Patricide
What is the legal defense used when a defendant claims they were mentally impaired but not insane at the time of committing a crime?
Diminished capacity.
Who presides over the courtroom, ensures the trial proceeds fairly, and rules on matters of law?
The judge.
The legal party responsible for proving the defendant’s guilt is called the __________.
Prosecution
This actor was involved in a public defamation lawsuit and court battles with their ex-spouse.
Johnny Depp
What is the legal term for factors that reduce the severity of a sentence in a criminal case?
Mitigating circumstances
What is the term for a jury’s ability to return a verdict of “not guilty” despite the evidence, often because they believe the law is unjust?
Jury nullification.
What is the group of citizens called that is responsible for deciding the verdict in a criminal trial?
The jury
What term refers to any material presented in court to support or dispute facts?
Evidence
This rapper faced legal trouble following a nightclub shooting incident.
: P.Diddy (Sean Combs)
In criminal cases, which party has the burden of proof to demonstrate guilt?
Prosecutors
What is the term for an assessment performed to determine an individual’s mental health at the time of a crime?
Psychological evaluation.
Who represents the government in bringing charges against the accused in a criminal case?
The prosecutor
What is the process of negotiating a resolution to a legal dispute without a trial?
Settlement
This professional golfer faced a media scandal after a car accident revealed personal affairs.
Tiger Woods
What is the term for a planned and premeditated murder?
First degree murder
What is the obligation placed on one party to prove the facts of the case called?
Burden of proof.
Who is responsible for recording everything said during the trial for official court records?
The court reporter (or stenographer).