Prosecution
The Prosecution has the burden of ____
Proof. This means that they have to prove the defendant guilty, as the law is innocent until proven guilty.
How should you dress to court?
Formal, often with a suit or other similar wear.
In a court case, what person is the defendant/respondent?
The person who was accused of the crime
What kind of questions should the prosecution ask?
Leading questions
What is the amount of money a defendant may pay to the court to be released from jail while waiting for their trial?
Bail
What is the name for the items, like a weapon or a document, that the prosecutor shows to the jury to help prove the defendant is guilty?
Entered Evidence
Who is the most important person in the room? Why?
Judge, some form of response similar to "The judge is the most important person in the room because they hold the authority to interpret the law and make final decisions that ensure a fair and orderly process."
What is the process where the defense attorney asks questions to a witness to challenge the story they just told the prosecutor?
Cross-examination
What kind of questions should the defense ask?
Open ended/short answer
What is the name for the police officer or detective whose job it is to collect evidence and find out who committed a crime?
Investigator
Who is the plaintiff
The person who files the complaint
Who does the opening case call?
The judge
What is the term for when a defense attorney dislikes a question asked by the prosecution because it is irrelevant or unfair?
Objection
Never ask a question you don't know the _____ to because _____.
answer; you are unable to predict the story you plan to tell
Pretty much FREE Space: What is the term for the person who sees a crime happen and is called to court to tell the judge and jury what they saw?
Witness
What is the title of the lawyer who works for the government and is responsible for trying to prove that the defendant committed the crime?
District Attorney
Who receives the offer of a final rebuttal?
The Prosecution
What is a type of evidence or argument presented by the defense to show that the defendant could not have committed the crime because they were somewhere else?
An alibi
What is the general term for the entire process where both sides take turns asking a witness questions under oath to get the facts of the case on the record?
Witness Testimony (if you get close we will give it to you because this is hard)
What is the term for a deal made between the prosecutor and the defendant, where the defendant agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge to avoid a trial?
Plea deal/bargain
What is the specific term for when a prosecutor is prohibited from trying a defendant for the exact same crime twice after they have already been acquitted?
Double Jeopardy
What term describes the formal statement made by the defendant in court, where they declare whether they are "guilty" or "not guilty."
A plea
What is the legal term for when a defense attorney proves that a witness for the prosecution is lying or has a bad memory, making their testimony less believable?
Impeaching the witness
What is the name for the first round of questioning, where an attorney asks their own witness questions to help tell their side of the story?
Direct Examination
What is the term for the legal right that ensures a person in police custody is informed of their right to remain silent and their right to an attorney?
Miranda Rights