Steps of a Trial
The first statements made by an attorney after introduction
What is an Opening Statement?
A person who takes the stand to testify at trial.
What is a Witness?
True or False:
A witness can testify to events they did not personally witness, but can assume from the facts.
False
The term you use when speaking to the judge.
What is "your honor"?
Who is the Defendant in this case?
Taylor
The last statements made by an attorney.
What is a Closing Argument?
A witness that personally witnessed the incident
What is an eye witness?
This is presented in court to prove guilt or innocence.
What is Evidence?
The attorney for the person being charged with a crime
Who is the Defense Attorney?
Who is the victim in this case?
Alex
The process of getting the court to accept a document as something that can prove a point in the case.
What is entering evidence?
The witness that is being charged with a crime.
Who is the Defendant
Responsible for deciding guilt or innocence based on the evidence.
What is a Jury?
The attorney working on behalf of the state
Who is the Prosecutor?
What is the criminal charge in this case
Assault and Battery
The examination of your own witness.
What is a Direct Examination?
True or False:
A witness can testify whether they believe a person is guilty or innocent
False
This is called Testify to Ultimate Fact
The burden of proof in a CRIMINAL case?
What is Guilt by a Preponderance of the Evidence?
My job is to put the person in jail.
The Prosecutor
What is the defense being claimed in this case?
Self Defense
True or False:
The steps in a jury trial are the same for Criminal and Civil Cases
True
True or False:
It is a good idea to have a witness testify about their background before asking about facts of the case.
True
What has the higher burden of proof, a Civil or Criminal case?
Criminal
My job is to keep my client out of jail.
Defense attorney
Who is the witness for the Defense?
Sam (the waiter)