Nonprofessinonal Courtroom Participant & Lay Witness
Unwilling and inadvertent participant criminal trials are
Defendants
Victims
Jurors
1. How do spectators influence the atmosphere and dynamics of an event?
They create energy that can motivate performers and shape outcomes.
1. What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest, standing at 8,848.86 meters (29,031.7 feet).
T/F Non expert witness must limit their testimony facts about which they have direct knowledge
TRUE
2. In what ways does the press shape public perception of events or individuals?
By framing stories and emphasizing specific aspects of events or people.
2. Why do stars appear to twinkle?
Stars twinkle because their light passes through Earth’s atmosphere, which distorts it.
______ are people who had seen the crime be commites
Lay Witness
3. Why is the relationship between spectators and the press mutually dependent?
Spectators need coverage; the press relies on their interest.
3. What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?
To convert sunlight into energy, producing oxygen and glucose in plants.
Family of the ______ in an effort to show the type of person
Defendant
4. How has social media changed the interaction between spectators and the press?
It enables real-time engagement and amplifies event coverage.
4. Who wrote the play Romeo and Juliet?
William Shakespeare.
_______ ______ _____ must limit their testimony facts about which they have direct knowledge
Non expert witness
5. What ethical responsibilities does the press have when reporting on events for spectators?
To report accurately, fairly, and without sensationalism.
5. How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania, and South America.