Levels of proof
Motions
Rights of the defendant
Trial
Appellate court
100

The power that the prosecutor has

Burden of proof

100

A motion asking the judge for more time

Motion for continuance 

100

What are the two main rights that we talk about 

5th and 6th

100

The final decision made by the jury about someones guilt.

Verdict

100

The defendant or defense attorney must submit a _____ to the appellate court

appeal

200

The police need this in order to make arrests and obtain warrants

Probable cause

200

A motion asking the judge to hide evidence 

Motion to suppress

200

We do not have to testify or answer any incriminating questions, this is part of the 

5th amendment right to remain silent 

200

During the ______ ______ ______ the lawyers will both present their evidence 

Presentation of evidence

200

In a reversal, the appellate court is 

Changing the verdict

300

Even though i am arrested I am considered 

Innocent 

300

Mark is a defense attorney and he has just submitted a motion that would end the case

Motion to dismiss

300

all defendants have the right to have an attorney, this right is called 

Right to counsel

300

When the lawyer and the witness being questioned are on opposite teams this is called 

Cross examination

300

Affirm means to 

Keep the verdict

400

The level of proof needed for someone to be found guilty in a criminal case.

Beyond a reasonable doubt. 

400

When a judge is given a motion they can make two decions these are 

Sustain or deny

400

The Sixth Amendment has the following rights 

right to counsel, jury trial, and 


right to a public trial

right to confront witnesses 

right to speedy trial

400

During jury selection, the lawyers may choose to kick a jury member out this is called 

Challenge.

400

The prosecutor is able to submit an appeal if they lose the case

False, the prosecutor cannot be a sore loser 

500

The level of proof needed for civil cases and competency cases

Preponderance of the evidence

500

A request made to the judge by an attorney asking them to make a decision.

Motion

500

All defendants are read their charges, given enough time to prepare and the punishment must fit the crime because of the right to 

due process 

500

This part of the trial is when the lawyers are presenting their case. They do not show any evidence but explain what the case will be about. 

Opening statments. 

500

When the appellate decides to retry the case

Remand