The Mock Trial Flashcards
Clerk
An officer of the court who keeps a record of
the trial and the testimonies
Testimony
statement(s) of fact given by witnesses before
a court
Counsel
to give advice or help, it can also be another
word for lawyer
Cross Examination
Counsel (lawyer) question a witness already
questioned by the opposing counsel
Defendant
the person who is charged with the crime
Defense
the defendant and the lawyer who makes a
case in favor of the defendant
Deliberate
when the members of a jury or a panel of
judges carefully consider the facts
Direct Examination
Counsel questions his/her own witnesses
Foreperson
the lead member of the jury who keeps
deliberation moving effectively and announces
the verdict to the court
Hung jury
a jury that is unable to agree on a verdict
our jury will reach a decision together
Indictment
a criminal charge brought against a person
Intnent
to do something on purpose or willfully
Judge
an official person who hears and decides cases
brought before a court of law
Lawyer
a person who gives legal advice and represents
people in court proceedings
Murder
the intentional killing of another person
