People
provides character testimony for Steve during the trial, claiming he is a good young man.
Who is Mr. Sawicki?
This person has a tattoo of a dagger on the back of his right hand
Who is Osvaldo?
findings of a jury on issues submitted to it for decision
What is a verdict?
attempting to convince the jury that both Steve and King are 'monsters'
Who is Petrocelli?
16 years old, tough, sits fiddling with a beeper he is trying to fix.
Who is Freddy Alou?
to rule against
What is overrule?
A written statement confirmed by oath.
What is an affidavit?
struggles throughout the trial to present Steve as human and get the jury to see past his skin color
Who is O'Brien?
a serious crime, such as murder or arson
What is a felony?
re-questions a witness who has already been questioned by the other side in court
What is cross-examine?
skeptically asks why Bobo Evans would confess a serious crime to a stranger.
Who is Briggs?
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
What is admissible?
a guaranteed right of criminal defendants, in which "peer" means an "equal
What is a jury of one's peers?
government-owned housing for low-income residents
What is the projects?
A person whose job is to transcribe speech in shorthand.
What is the stenographer?
displays crime scene photos of Mr. Nesbitt, the murder victim. .
Who is Detective Karyl?
A period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee, court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended.
What is recess?
the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed. What amendment?
What is the 6th amendment?
This document protects the individual rights of the people.
What is the constitution?