Chapter 6: Trial Procedures Flashcards
What is the adversarial System?
a legal framework where two opposing parties present their cases to an impartial judge or jury, who determines the truth and makes a decision.
What is challenge for cause?
Request by a party in a trial to dismiss a potential juror on the grounds that the juror is not capable of delivering an impartial verdict due to a demonstrated bias or other specific reason.
What is circumstantial Evidence?
Indirect evidence that implies a fact or event without directly proving it, often requiring inference to connect it to a conclusion of fact.
What is stay of proceedings?
A court order to temporarily or permanently halt further legal process in a trial or other legal proceeding.
What is crown attorney?
A public prosecutor in Canada who represents the government in criminal cases, responsible for presenting evidence against the accused and ensuring justice is served.
What is defense council?
a lawyer who represents the accused in a legal proceeding, advocating on their behalf and protecting their legal rights throughout the criminal justice process.
What is direct evidence?
Testimony or material that explicitly proves a fact, such as a witness’s account of what they directly saw or heard.
What is a hung jury?
A jury that cannot reach a unanimous or sufficient majority verdict, resulting in a deadlock and the inability to render a decision in a trial.
What is the jury panel?
A group of potential jurors assembled for the selection process from which the final trial jury is chosen.
What is an oath?
a solemn promise or declaration, often invoking a deity or sacred object as witness, to affirm the truth of statements or the sincerity of one’s intentions.
What is perjury?
The offense of willfully lying or making false statements under oath, typically in a legal proceeding, with the intent to deceive.
What is sequester?
To isolate or separate a jury from outside influence during a trial, typically by restricting their contact with the public and media.
What is a voir dire?
a preliminary examination to determine the qualifications of a juror or the admissibility of evidence in a trial.
