Legal Terms
A process by which a jury or a judge decides, beyond a reasonable doubt, that a person accused of a crime is guilty or not guilty of that crime is known as a __________.
criminal trial
The phrase, "__________" occurs when the jury cannot reach a unanimous decision in determining if the defendant committed the crime.
Hung Jury
The process by which a jury is selected for a criminal trial. (Latin Term)
Voir Dire
The term _________________ means that you cannot be tried for the same crime twice.
Double Jeopardy
A writ, issued by a judicial officer, directing law enforcement to make an arrest, conduct a search, or carry out some other action for the administration of justice is known as:
Warrant
In a bench trial, the _____ decides whether or not the defendant is guilty or not guilty of the charge(s) brought against them.
Judge
When the jury believes that the prosecution proved that the defendant violated all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt they will find the defendant ____________ of the crime.
guilty
This punishment is typically decided by a jury rather than the judge in a criminal trial.
death sentence
This is known as the guilty act. It is the physical carrying out of the crime.
actus reus
The police must establish ____________ before being able to secure a search warrant and/or conduct a lawful search.
Probable Cause
A _______ is an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant where the defendant will plead guilty to a crime and receive a lighter sentence.
plea bargain
In the event of a hung jury or violations with the integrity of the trial, the Judge will likely issue the following decision: (2 points)
Mistrial
When on cross-examination, it is appropriate to ask these types of questions which allows the attorney to control the narrative.
leading questions
Crime NOT known to the police is known as?
dark figure of crime
Restricting a person's movement for a reasonable amount of time in order to investigate potential criminal activity is known as:
Detaining
An attorney will state an ____________ with they feel the other side is presents in an improper manner.
objection
When the judge agrees with the lawyer and does not allow the question (it has to be asked a different way or cannot be asked at all).
sustained
This legal word means isolating witnesses from each other to keep them from hearing other testimony or court proceedings. (2 points)
sequestering
___________ law enforcement takes place when police respond to a citizen's call for service. (2 points)
reactive
When an officer asks for permission to search a vehicle and the owner of the vehicle gives the officer permission to search without a search warrant, anything the officer finds can be used against that person in court because of the __________exception.
Consent
This type of examination occurs when one side (prosecution or defense) asks their own witnesses questions.
direct examination
When the judge does not agree with the lawyer and allows the question as it was asked.
overruled
This is the only type of witness that is allowed to give their opinion when testifying in a criminal trial.
expert wittness
The _____ amendment protects citizens from self-incrimination.
5th
When an officer observes a "suspicious" person, they may pat down that person for weapons because of the ___________ exception.
Stop and Frisk