Trial Roles
Who keeps order in court during the trial & makes the final decision in sentencing?
Judge
Name three types of laws
Criminal, Civil & Juvenile, or administrative.
Name, the Club advisor, President & Vice President.
Mr. Namnath, Yadhira & Emma
Which side represents the accused?
The defense
What are civil rights?
Rights and freedoms that are guaranteed to every citizen by the laws of the states and the federal government.
True or False: If you are accused of a crime and cannot afford an attorney, you are provided one.
True: based on the 6th Amendment of the Bill of Rights.
What's the official name for the legal officer?
The Bailiff
Money to compensate for the injury to a civil defendant. (or given to the injured party)
What are our country's laws based upon?
The Constitution.
Who has to arrive at a verdict?
The jury
What is a Bail?
Money or property put up by the defendant at the defendant's arrangement to ensure that he or she will return for trial
What is Pleading the Fifth?
Protects you from having to testify against yourself. You do not have to answer questions that might be used to make you look like you are guilty of a crime.
Who gives testimony to shed light on events/facts?
Witnesses
What kind of law deals with divorce?
Family Law
Who does the district attorney represent?
The People.