Judge & Jury
The jury can only base their verdict on this
What is evidence?
The prosecution must prove to the jury that the defendant is guilty beyond this
What is reasonable doubt?
The court appearance in which a defendant pleads to the charges filed against them
What is arraignment?
This role is considered the officers of the courthouse.
Who are the bailiffs?
This person is the one that has been accused of a crime
What is a defendant?
A court appearance in which it is required by law that a defendant is brought before a judge within 24 hours after their arrest
What is a first appearance?
If you cannot hire one of these, one can be appointed to you
What is a defense attorney?
A defendant will take this plea if they accept the charges but do not want to admit guilt
What is nolo contendere (no contest)?
This role is trained to transcribe hundreds of words per minute in real time.
Who are court reporters?
This is an opportunity to test and find weaknesses in testimony and try to put doubts in the minds of the jurors
What is cross-examination?
If after a reasonable time the jury cannot agree on a verdict, they are this
What is a hung jury?
The defense does not carry this but the prosecution does.
What is the burden of proof?
Dr. Bryant conducts autopsies. Dr. Bryant is called as this type of witness for a murder trial and explains what weapon was used to cause head trauma in the victim.
What is an expert witness?
This uses a series of specific key strokes to transcribe court proceedings in real time
What is a steno machine?
This is a decision that all of the jurors are expected to have
What is unanimous?
A judge must do these three things when presiding over the courtroom
What is interpret, apply, and uphold the law?
These outline the evidence that both sides plan to present during the case
These kinds of witnesses typically never have any information about how the crime was committed or what happened
What is a secondary witnesses?
This role partners with the court system, safeguards your tax dollars, and preserves the records of your life
What is a clerk of courts?
A process of elimination that determines the 6-12 jurors selected for a trial
What is voir dire?
These three things would qualify for you to be summoned for jury duty
What is being at least 18 years of age; being a citizen of the United States and legal residents in the state of Florida; and possessing a Florida driver’s license or identification card?
During a trial, this is the only thing that the defense presents before the prosecution.
What are closing arguments?
Defendants have rights under this amendment which guarantees a speedy trial, a public trial, an impartial jury, a notice of any accusation, a confrontation of witnesses, the ability to compel witnesses to testify and assistance of counsel
What is the 6th Amendment?
This role is still important today because Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53 prohibits the use of courtroom photography and broadcasting
What are sketch artists?
These can include house arrest, random drug and alcohol testing, no contact with victim, etc.
What are sanctions?