12 Angry Men Flashcards
Exhibits, witnesses, our records that are presented as proof of the trial.
Evidence
It is evidence that I shown at court in a document or material.
Exhibits
When a trial is not bias and is asked on evidence only.
Impartial
A decision that is made by jury and is sent to court.
Verdict
When the jury goes into a room to discuss evidence to make a final verdict.
Deliberations
When everyone has agreed on a verdict.
Unanimous
When someone who is being accused says they are guilty.
Confession
When someone commits a crime because there emotions was strong.
Crime of passion
Convincing the decision-maker that their party’s evidence is true
Burden of proof
A lawsuit saying that someone committed a crime.
Criminal case
The person who is fighting against the lawsuit for the one who is accused.
Defendant
Represents the defendant.
Defense attorney
A lawyer who was selected to represent the state government in criminal cases.
District attorney
A lawsuit that involves private property or contract rights.
Civil case
Someone who initiates lawsuits that have to do with damage, rights, and contacts.
Plaintiff
This juror was the first person to say the boy was not guilty. Throughout the book he was trying to show the men the details that were not pointed out in court. He’s very observant when it comes to details about the case and he was never persuaded by the other jurors to vote him guilty. Lastly he has patience with the other jurors who were convinced he was guilty, and he is an architect.
8th juror