The Trial Process Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of a trial?
A
Settle legal disputes
2
Q
Litigation
A
When one party files a lawsuit against another person and they have a trial in court to resolve the dispute
3
Q
3 alternatives to the trial process
A
arbitration
mediation
negotitation
4
Q
Discovery
A
contains all evidence for a case
5
Q
4 kinds of evidence
A
testimony
documents
physical evidence
expert testimony
6
Q
Who had the burden of proof in most cases?
A
defense
7
Q
What does an attorney do?
A
speaks on behalf of clients, finds evidence to convince the jury to believe them
8
Q
What is the purpose of a judge?
A
to be the trier of fact
9
Q
What does the jury do?
A
Listen to the case unbiased and decide who is guilty
