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The judge, following an objection, agrees that the line of questioning should not continue.
Sequence
Cease
Halt
Sustained
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A trial that becomes invalid, is essentially canceled, because of a mistake in procedure.
Mistrial
Incorrect
Modified
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The judge, following an objection, decides the questions may continue.
Opposition
Overruled
Opportunity
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The opposing side finds fault with the question being asked the witness.
Challenge
Awkward moment
Argument
Objection
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A request for a higher court to review a decision made by a lower court
Appeal
Appointment
Arrangement
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The result of a criminal trial in which a person is found guilty
Contempt
Criminal
Conviction
Acquittal
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The first questioning in a trial of a witness by the lawyer who called that witness.
Inquiry
Quiz bowl
Direct-examination
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The questioning of a witness by the lawyer for the opposing side.
Opposition
Cross-examination
Duel
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A legal determination that a person who has been charged with a crime is innocent.
Acquittal
Avenger
Absence
Arrival
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The punishment given to a person who has been convicted of a crime.
Sentence
Detention
Discipline
Serve
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When accused is brought before court to hear charges
Announcement
Arraignment
Acquittal
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The way a judge is addressed in a courtroom
Your Humble
Your Honor
Your Heroic Hamster
Your Humorous
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Accusation of a crime, made against a person by a grand jury upon the request of a prosecutor
Involvement
Indictment
Incident
Rumor
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handed down by the jury
Verdict
Victory
Vindication
Valor
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How a lawyer asks the judge to make a decision.
Money
Motive
Motion
Movement
