Monster vocabulary Flashcards
(25 cards)
Warrant
When a crime is committed and investigated, an authorization from the court is needed to arrest a suspect.
Counsel
Another name for a lawyer or attorney.
Impeach
To discredit a witness’ testimony.
Judge
The person who presides over the trial and to which the case is appointed to.
Closing argument
The closing or concluding statements made by all the attorneys in a trial.
Prosecuter
A layer who works for the state where the crime as committed and also the one who files the charges.
Allegation
Crimes of with the defendant is accused.
Examination
When the witness undergoes questioning.
Direct examination
The questioning of a party’s own witness.
Defendant
The person accused of crime.
Affidavit
A sworn statement.
Verdict
The conclusion a jury comes to after hearing and seeing all the evidence presented in a case.
Defense
The lawyer defending the person accused if the crime.
Motion
A pleading that asks the court to consider doing something that will help the case of the attorney who presents it.
Sentence
The punishment imposed on a defendant who is found guilty if the crime.
Cross examination
The questioning of a witness in the opposing counsel.
Admissible evidence
Evidence allowed in a trial.
Jury
People chosen to hear the evidence Ina trial and reach a verdict.
Witness
Someone called to testify in a case.
Suppress
To keep something out of a trial.
Burden of proof
The obligation to prove allegations presented in a legal action.
Opening argument
The introductory statements made by all attorneys in a trial.
Character witness
Someone called to testify especially on behalf of a person’s character.
Miranda rights
The rights if the accused.
