The Mock Trial Flashcards
(23 cards)
Clerk
An officer of the court who keeps a record of
the trial and the testimonies
Testimony
statement(s) of fact given by witnesses before
a court
Counsel
to give advice or help, it can also be another
word for lawyer
Cross Examination
Counsel (lawyer) question a witness already
questioned by the opposing counsel
Defendant
the person who is charged with the crime
Defense
the defendant and the lawyer who makes a
case in favor of the defendant
Deliberate
when the members of a jury or a panel of
judges carefully consider the facts
Direct Examination
Counsel questions his/her own witnesses
Foreperson
the lead member of the jury who keeps
deliberation moving effectively and announces
the verdict to the court
Hung jury
a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict
our jury will reach a decision together
Indictment
a criminal charge brought against a person
Intnent
to do something on purpose or willfully
Judge
an official person who hears and decides cases
brought before a court of law
Lawyer
a person who gives legal advice and represents
people in court proceedings
Murder
the intentional killing of another person
Prosecution
a lawyer appointed by the state to assure that
justice is done by representing the state (also
called the district attorney; prosecution is
opposing the defense counsel’s case)
Sentence
punishment given to a person who is found
guilty by the court
Summation
the final argument or case summary that is
given to the court by the opposing counsels
(both sides give a summation)
Bailiff
an officer of the court who helps the judge
control the people in the courtroom
Verdict
the decision, based on evidence presented
during the trial, reached by the jury at the end
of the trial
Witness
someone who has seen something pertinent to
the case and is called to testify before a court
Over-ruled
To decide that (something or someone) is
wrong; to rule against something or someone
Sustained
To allow or admit as valid
