Courtroom Actors - Verbs Flashcards
(15 cards)
Jurors must ___________ a verdict
reach
a witness _________ the stand
takes
witnesses __________ an oath
swear
The defendant __________ a plea of guilty or not guilty
enters
the stenographer ___________ the proceedings
transcribes
the judge ____________ or overrules an objection
sustains
An attorney may try to ___________ a witness in cross-examination
discredit
the judge _____________ the jurors to ensure there is no conflict of interest in them being part of the jury.
questions
Before the trial as such, the judge must ___________ the defendant: read out the charge sheet and ask them how they plead.
arraign
The jury foreperson _________ the verdict in court.
delivers
The judge ___________ sentence
passes
The plaintiff ____________ a complaint with the law
lodges
The attorneys begin the case by ________ opening statements
making
The culprit - defendant found guilty - may ___________ the court for clemency
ask
In the face of turbulence of any kind, it is the judge’s duty to ___________ order
keep
