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"?
The Defendant in this case
Who is 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?
The victim in this case
Who is 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 party to the case 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?
Defendant is being charged with this crime
What is 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 beyond a reasonable doubt?
My job is to put the person in jail.
Who is the Prosecutor?
What is Defendant claiming in this case? (What is he claiming in response to being charged with Assault and Battery?)
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
This type of case has the highest burden of proof
What is a Criminal Case?
My job is to keep my client out of jail.
Who is the Defense attorney?
The witness for the Defense?
Who is Sam (the waiter)?