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Section 1

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Bailiff

Front

I am official courtroom security. I take custody of evidence.

Back

Improper Character

Front

Evidence about the character of a party or witness (other than his or her character is at issue in the case

Back

Court Reporter

Front

I transcribe court hearing using shorthand.

Back

Deposition

Front

Part of permitted pre-trial discovery (investigation)

Back

Opening of Trial

Front

The judge will ask the lawyers if they are ready, and the lawyers will respond

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Complaint

Front

The first document filed with the court by a person or entity claiming legal rights against another

Back

Indictment

Front

A charge of a felony (serious crime) voted by a grand jury based upon a proposed charge, witnesses' testimony and other evidence presented by the public prosecutor (District Attorney).

Back

Question calls for a narrative answer

Front

Questions should be asked so as to call for specific answer and should not be too broad

Back

Jury Deliberation

Front

The jury will determine whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty based upon the facts of the case, the credibility of the witness' testimony, and the law which applies to the case.

Back

Pleadings

Front

The beginning stage of a lawsuit in which parties formally submit their claims and defenses

Back

Opinion testimony by a non-expert

Front

Witnesses who are not testifying as experts may give opinions that are based on what they saw or heard and are helpful in explaining their stories.

Back

Direct Examination

Front

Prosecution/plaintiff calls its first witness to the stand and asks clear and simple questions that allow the witness to tell his or her side of the story in her or her own words.

Back

Closing Argument

Front

Each side summarizes the testimony presented during the questioning in a way that will convince the jury to believe his or her side of the case.

Back

Misdemeanors

Front

Criminal offense more serious than an infraction and less serious than a felony

Back

Lack of Personal Knowledge

Front

A witness may not testify on any matter of which the witness has no personal knowledge.

Back

Evidence

Front

Every type of proof legally presented at trial (allowed by the judge) which is intended to convince the judge and/or jury of alleged facts material to the case.

Back

Jurisdiction

Front

Describes any authority over a certain area or certain persons.

Back

Opening Statement

Front

Attorneys will introduce him(her)self and state what his or her side hopes to prove.

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Defendant

Front

I am the person denying charges that re being brought against me.

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Plaintiff

Front

I am accusing another person of wrongdoing.

Back

Sketch Artists

Front

I draw what is happening in the courtroom.

Back

Arraignment

Front

A criminal proceeding at which the defendant is officially called before a court of competent jurisdiction, informed of the offense charged in the complaint, information, indictment, or other charging document, and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty.

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Objection

Front

Formal protest raised in court during a trial to disallow a witness's testimony or other evidence which would be in violation of the rules of evidence or other procedural law

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Felonies

Front

A serious crime.

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Relevance of evidence

Front

Only relevant testimony and evidence may be presented during a trial

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Leading Question

Front

A leading question is one that suggests to the witness under direct examination the answer desired by the questioner or suggests a "yes" or "no" answer.

Back

Lawyer

Front

I learned the law and am referred to as an attorney or counsel

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Cross - Examination

Front

Defense attorney questions witnesses for the other side to try to prove that the witness is lying or can't remember.

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Summons

Front

A legal document issued by the court, to inform someone there are charges being brought against them.

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Clerk

Front

I maintain the records of the court.

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Judge

Front

I hear and decide cases in a court of law. I also maintain order in the courtroom.

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Assumes facts not in evidence

Front

An attorney shall not ask a question that assumes unproved facts

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Hearsay

Front

Asking a witness about a statement made by someone else

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Police Officers

Front

I escort prisoners to the courtroom.

Back

Miranda Rights

Front

Requirement that police officers, in the U.S.A., before any questioning begun, warn suspects upon arrest that they have the right to remain silent.

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Witnesses

Front

I am a person who is called upon to give a testimony under oath.

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Bail

Front

Security, such as cash, a bond, or property, pledged or given to a court by or on behalf of one accused of committing a crime, to obtain release from incarceration and to ensure the person's future appearance in court when required during the criminal proceeding.

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Jurors

Front

I am a person or group of people who decide the facts of a court of law.

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The Oath

Front

All witnesses are sworn in before they begin answering questions.

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Public

Front

I consist of reporters, family members, and people interested in the trial.

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