Trial Procedures
The title that the Judge is addressed as in Court.
What is "Your Honor"?
The preliminary examination of a Witness or Juror to ensure credibility by a Judge or Legal Counsel. Also known as Jury Selection process.
What is Voir dire?
A statement made outside of the courtroom that cannot be used as evidence as it was not reported by someone within the case.
What is Hearsay?
Tangible and can be entered into a trial if relevant to the case.
What is Physical Evidence?
Typical length of a Mock Trial.
What is 2-3 Hours?
This side is the first to delivery opening statements in trial.
What is the Plaintiff or Prosecution?
Testimony that DOES NOT relate to the facts or evidence presented in the case/trial.
What is Relevance?
A written statement that is voluntarily given and confirmed under oath or affirmation. Typically used for evidence in trial.
What is an Affidavit?
The ranking system in which points are allocated to teams and their performance in trial.
What is from 1 to 10?
In order for Defense to proceed with Re-Cross Examination there must be this:
What is Redirect Examination?
When a Judge agrees with the Objection and asks the opposing counsel to re-phrase or discontinue their line of questioning.
What is Sustained?
The use of these are NOT PERMITTED and will subject to disqualification if used.
What is Outside Materials/Resources?
This event will take place from March 8th-12th via WebEx with various breakout sessions involving Q&A panels.
What is The 10th Annual ECU Criminal Justice Career Fair?
Witness that is qualified in knowledge, experience, skill, and/or education. They may provide opinions based off reasonable facts that pertain to the subject.
What is an expert witness?
Only permitted when entering a witness in as an expert witness or striking testimony when an objection is sustained.
What is a Motion?
Typically what is looked for in a case and can be beneficial in discovering evidence or a potential circumstantial inference.
What are Material Facts?
Burden of Proof required to affirm a conviction in a Criminal Trial.
What is Beyond a Reasonable Doubt?
The length of time allotted for Closing Statements.
What is 5 Minutes per Each Side?
3 Attorneys / 3 Witnesses / 3 Minutes for Spokesperson to Prepare
What is the Rule of 3s?
The objection made when a witness theorizes as to was possibly could have happened
What is Speculation?
A document or an object submitted which is subject of presentation in a court of law or introduced into examination.
What is an Exhibit?
Laid a foundation for the Exclusionary Rule for warrantless seizures from private residences to be Unconstitutional.
What is Weeks v. United States 232 U.S. 383