Someone called to testify in a case is considered a ________
Witness
A pleading that asks the court to consider doing something that will help the case of the attorney who presents it
Motion
A sworn statement
Testimony
Introductory statements made by all attorneys in a trial
Opening argument
The obligation to prove allegations presented in a legal action is called the ________ and falls solely on the prosecution
Burden of proof
Crimes of which the defendant is accused
Allegation
An authorization from the court for a search or an arrest
Warant
People chosen to hear the evidence in a trial and reach a verdict
Jury
Lawyer defending the person accused of a crime
Defense
Person accused of a crime
Defendant
Lawyer who brings allegations against the defendant
Prosecutor
Presides over the trial
Judge
Another name for a lawyer or attorney
Counsel
The punishment imposed on a defendant who is found guilty of a crime
Sentence
The conclusion a jury comes to after hearing and seeing all the evidence presented in a case
verdict
The closing/concluding statements made by all the attorneys in a trial
Closing argument
To keep something out of a trial
Supress
Evjdence NOT allowed
Inadmissable evidence
Evidence allowed in a trial
Admissible avidence
The questioning of a witness under oath
Examination
The questioning of a party's own witness
Direct examination
The questioning of a witness by opposing counsel
Cross examination
To discredit a witness' testimony
Impeach
Someone called to testify specifically on behalf of a person's character is called a
Character witness
Sworn information given by any witness
Affidavit
Imposes a sentence if a guilty verdict is reached
Judge
The rights of the accused
Miranda rights
What are a few miranda rights (optional)
The right to remain silent
The right to an attorney
The right to a fair trial