Chapter 17 (Trial Prepartation, Trial, and Appeal) FINAL Flashcards
Pretrial Order
Order that acts as a guide for the trial
Jury Chart
A diagram to be used during voir dire examination of the jury
Theory of the Case
The lawyer’s position on, and approach to, all the undisputed and disputed evidence that will be presented at trial
Demonstrative Evidence
Exhibits that represent real things
Opening Arguments
Statements made by lawyers at the beginning of the trial to explain their clients’ version of the facts and evidence they expect to prove
Rebuttal Evidence
Evidence refuting the evidence presented by the defendant as part of the defenant’s case-in-cheif
Surrebuttal
Evidence presented by the defandant that explains or denies the rebuttal evidence
Closing Arguments
The final stage of the trial in which the lawyers summarize the evidence previously presented and explain how the judge or jury should rule
Voir Dire
Process of the judge and lawyers asking specific questions to learn information about prospective jurors
Peremptory Challenge
Allows a lawyer to strike a juror from the panel without having any stated reason
For Cause
When a juror is stricken from the jury panel because of a particular reason
Petition for Review
After losing in the Courts of Appeal, the process in which the losing party petitions the Supreme Court to hear an appeal
Record on Appeal
The transcript and any documents and exhibits filed in trial court, which are submitted ot the appeallate court for review
Standard of Review
Determines how an appellate court should look at the issues in deciding an appeal
Prejudicial Errors
Errors that occur in the trial that, if such errors had not occurred, might have changed the outcome of the trial
