Vocabulary
Jury Instructions
Instructions given to the jury by the Judge outlining what the prosecution must prove in order to find a defendant guilty.
"All rise. This court with the Honorable Judge Waterhouse presiding, is now in session. Please be seated and come to order."
Opening Proceedures
Crossing Attorney: Miss Bass, this pastry salesman allegedly attended Knave meetings?
Rosie: Of course he sold pastries.
Crossing Attorney: But he did attend Knave meetings?
Rosie: Well, yes and no. I heard him say something, but I can’t really tell for sure.
Crossing Attorney: So is that a yes or a no?
Rosie: Well…
Crossing Attorney: Objection. [Why?]
Unresponsive
Prosecutor/Prosecution
Lawyers that represent the state and bring charges against the defendant.
What comes first cross examination or rebuttal?
Directing Attorney: And what, if anything, did this salesman say?
Crossing Attorney: Objection. [Why?]
Hearsay
Defense Attorney
The lawyer who represents the defendant.
This statement outlines for the jury what the lawyer is going to try and prove in court.
Opening statement
Directing Attorney: Rosie, you said the pastries tasted bad, right?
Crossing Attorney: Objection. [Why?]
Leading the witness
Cross Examination
Questions designed to poke holes in a witnesses testimony
This happens after verdict is reached.
Sentencing
Directing Attorney: Why do believe this man didn’t have very many customers?
Rosie: I don’t think his pastries are very good, so that must be why there aren’t any people in the shop.
Crossing Attorney: Objection. [Why?]
Opinion
Rebuttal
Questions asked after a witness has been cross examined to help clear up any misconseceptions.
"Do you swear that the evidence you are testifying to is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you God?" What procedural step is this?
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Crossing Attorney: Miss Bass, what was this pastry salesman’s financial situation?
Directing Attorney: Objection. [Why?]
Lacks personal knowledge