Misc. Vocabulary
An employee of the court that enforces the Judge's orders and announces events.
What is a Bailiff?
A rule that preserves the confidentiality of communication between lawyers and clients. The purpose of the privilege is to encourage clients to openly share information with their lawyers.
What is Attorney-Client Privilege?
Why do people stand in court when the judge comes in or leaves?
To show respect
This right allows you to challenge the evidence against you in court.
What is the right to a fair trial?
This case made police read people their rights when being arrested.
What is Miranda v. Arizona?
This means advocating on one's own behalf before a court rather than being represented by a lawyer.
What is Pro Se?
Data/facts/information presented to a court or jury
What is evidence (give an example of a piece of evidence!)
T/F I should never interrupt anyone who is speaking in court.
T - Regardless of how you perceive others, it is important to be respectful and polite. This will always reflect well on you!
You have the right to remain silent. This is also called “pleading the ___.”
What is the Fifth (Amendment)?
This case ended segregation in public schools, saying “separate but equal” is not equal.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?
This means the prosecution has to prove you are guilty. You do not have to prove you are innocent.
Burden of Proof
In what ways can you help your lawyer defend you?
Giving information that helps their case (telling them the whole story, answering questions honestly, listen and tell them what I think...) etc
T/F: You should keep your emotions in check in the courtroom.
T - no angry outbursts. (How would you personally regulate your emotions in the courtroom?
You have the right to a speedy and public trial under this amendment.
What is the Sixth Amendment?
This case gave people the right to a lawyer even if they couldn’t afford one.
What is Gideon v. Wainwright?
Someone has a trial and they are found not guilty. They are finished with the criminal process and are free to go.
Acquittal
T/F: It is my responsibility to speak up if I don't agree with my attorney.
True (why? - your attorney can't read your mind, you should be truthful with your attorney even if you don't agree with them.)
T/F: You can display these nonverbals in the courtroom: (Sighing, Rolling your eyes, Shaking your head in disagreement, Laughing)
F - (Why? Your body language communicates a great deal. Sit upright, maintain a neutral facial expression, and avoid disrespectful or disruptive non-verbal cues.)
You cannot be tried twice for the same crime. This right is called ________.
What is double jeopardy?
his case ruled that police need a warrant to search your home.
What is Mapp v. Ohio?
Evidence which strongly suggests something, but does not exactly prove it. It helps people draw inferences about a person acting in a manner consistent or inconsistent with the alleged crime.
What is circumstantial evidence?
T/F - Your attorney can still defend you well even if you don't give them all the necessary facts about your case.
F - (why? - you cannot expect your attorney to be able to defend you the the best of their ability if you are unwilling to give them all the facts of the case.)
How should you address the judge? Attorneys?
Your Honor; Counsel/Ms./Mr.
This right means you can’t be forced to testify against yourself.
What is the right against self-incrimination?
This 1954 case ended segregation in public schools.
What is Brown v. Board of Education?