Basic Terms 13 Flashcards
1
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Rest its case
A
concludes the argument
2
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direct verdict
A
defense attorney requests the court to rule in favor of the defendant without giving the case to the jury
3
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rebuttal
A
a formal intro of evidence that will discredit the evidence introducted
4
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closing argument
A
orally summarizing the evidence in a way that favors their side of the case
5
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jury charge
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judge tells the jury what law is for that type of case and how the law must be applied
6
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deliberate
A
reviews the evidence and makes a decision
7
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polling the jury
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jury foreperson asks individual jurors for their decision
8
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beyond a reasonable doubt
A
highest degree of proof required by law
9
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verdict
A
jury’s decision
10
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hung jury
A
jury unable to agree
