[CT] Chapter 3: Who’s Who: Actors in a Trial (Bolded)

Question 1

Defense attorney

Answer 1

Represents defendant and presents evidence to prove that the defendant is not guilty.

Question 2

Prosecutor

Answer 2

Represents the state; responsible for proving defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Question 3

Judge

Answer 3

Presides over the trial; make sure that the attorneys proceed fairly and abide by the rules of the court.

Question 4

Jury

Answer 4

Listens to the evidence and reaches a verdict as to defendant’s guilt or non-guilt.

Question 5

Witness

Answer 5

Testifies under oath to fact and issues to prove defendant’s guilt or non-guilt.

Question 6

Court Officer

Answer 6

Maintains order in the court room

Question 7

Court Reporter

Answer 7

Records all courtroom proceedings.