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This the first set of questions the defense asks after the prosecutor asks their first question
Opening statement from the Prosecution
Cross Examination
Jury selection
When does the Prosecutor give his Closing Argument?
Before the Defense
After the Defense
It does not matter
What is it called when a jury cannot make a unanimous (all agree) decision?
Divided Jury
Undecided Jury
Hung Jury
What is the purpose of the Closing Arguments?
To beg the jury to side with them
No reason, just a formality
A last ditch effort to persuade the jury
Who is the referee of the courtroom?
Court Reporter
Judge
Victim
Who is the person against whom the crime has been committed?
Victim
Defendant
Prosecutor
Who is selected before the trial by the Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, and Judge?
Victim
Bailiff
Jury
The person against whom a criminal complaint or indictment is filed: the “accused"
Prosecutor
Defendant
Expert witness
A licensed trial lawyer, hired or appointed to conduct the legal defense of a person accused of a crime and to represent him or her before a court of law
Judge
Prosecutor
Defense Attorney
A group of citizens selected and sworn, according to law, to inquire about certain facts about the evidence presented to them
Jury
Expert Witnesses
Victims
An attorney whose official duty is to conduct criminal proceedings on behalf of the state or the people against those accused of having committed criminal offenses.
Prosecutor
Expert Witness
Defense Attorney
"Stenographer" is another name for this person, who takes precise notes of what is said during the trial
Deputy sheriff/Bailiff
Judge
Court reporter
The duties of a ______ are to keep order in the courtroom, secure witnesses, maintain physical custody of the jury
Court Reporter
Bailiff
Judge
What is the first series of questions asked by the prosecutor or defense attorney?
Direct examination
Redirect examination
Cross examination
What do the prosecutor or the defense attorney have the responsibility to do if the other is violating courtroom procedure?
Nothing
Inform the jury in their closing statement about it
Object
What does the judge say when the witness is not allowed to answer the question that the prosecutor or defense attorney has an issue with?
Sustained
Overruled
Not Allowed
What amendment protects the defendant from testifying?
3rd
4th
5th
Where does the witness sit while testifying?
In the audience seating area
Beside the judge
With the prosecutor
If a trial was biased or tainted in some way, the losing party might take this step after the trial is over
Complain to the jury
Demand compensation
Appeal to a higher court
Smaller crimes (summary charges) usually receive these punishments (check all that apply)
probation
fines
life in prison
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