Who am I?
a group of 6 or 12 people who decide the verdict
Jury
the principle that all people must follow the same law
Rule of Law
The process for selecting a jury
Voir Dire
the criminal defendant who was famously acquitted and later held liable civilly for the deaths of two people
OJ Simpson
the highest court in the country
The Supreme Court of the United States
the lawyer for the State
Prosecutor
this right ensures notice and an opportunity to be heard
Due Process
questions asked of a witness by the lawyer who called them as a witness
Direct examination
The Plaintiff in a recent civil trial who also plays a pirate in a popular movie franchise
Johnny Depp
the party appealing a decision is called this
The Appellant
the factfinder in a bench trial
this right requires a criminal defendant to be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
Presumption of Innocence
The argument made at the beginning of a trial
Opening Argument
she sought only $1 in damages for a civil lawsuit filed in response to a defamation case filed by a radio host
Taylor Swift
A written argument citing law and facts relevant to the case
The accused in a criminal case
a rule of evidence that prohibits testimony about what other persons said outside of the courtroom
Hearsay
questions asked of a witness by opposing counsel
Cross Examination
this US supreme court decision held that racial segregation in schools was unconstitutional
Brown v. Board of Education
Laws coming from prior decisions
case law
the person keeping the record of the proceedings in a courtroom
Court Reporter
this requires a lawyer to be appointed to someone who can't afford a lawyer in criminal case with the possibility of incarceration
Right to Counsel
what a lawyer says when he or she believes inadmissible evidence will be offered
objection!
a female United States Supreme Court Justice famous for her advocacy for gender equality and women's rights
Laws coming from the legislature
Statutes