Government authority who decides verdicts and lawsuits.

Ruling made by a presiding judge when evidence is admissible

Lawyers provide a persuasive argument for jury and judges.

Something someone says happened.

A document or other item introduced as evidence in trial.

Define Circumstantial Evidence

All evidence except eyewitness testimony.

When the attorneys interview witnesses in the case at trial.

Legal advice; a term used for lawyers in a case.

A court attendant who announces opening of the court.

Evidence that can't be used according to rules of evidence.

The official decision of a court in criminal or civil case.

A case brought by the government for breaking the law.

A judgement of guilt against the defendant.

A written statement of facts given under oath.

Testimony or documents used to persuade a judge/jury.

Introduction of the case by lawyers who state their argument

an attorney interrupts a witness to dispute testimony.

Oral or written request made by a party to an action.

Court case in which one party seeks money for "damages."

Government forum for administering justice under law.

A written statement by the accuser stating complaint.

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Mock Trial Vocab

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Defendant
The lawyer representing an accused criminal.
The lawyer representing the victim.
The victim in a case.
The person accused of a crime.
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Define Judge
Television celebrity who decides who wins reality T.V. show
Government authority who decides verdicts and lawsuits.
A person who advocates for the government in criminal case.
A person who advocates for a defendant.
3
Overrule
Reason for an attorney to interrupt testimony.
Ruling by a judge that evidence is not admissible.
A solemn promise
Ruling made by a presiding judge when evidence is admissible
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Closing Argument
Lawyers provide a persuasive argument for jury and judges.
Judges last statement at the end of the trial.
Defense and prosecution argue about sentencing.
Defendant's last chance to speak at trial.
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Define Allegation
Something someone says happened.
The person complained against in a criminal case.
Questioning of a witness by an attorney.
Legal advice, a term used to refer to lawyers.
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Exhibit
A ruling made by a presiding judge.
Oral or written request made by a party to an action.
A document or other item introduced as evidence in trial.
Interview of a witness at trial.
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Define Circumstantial Evidence
Eyewitness testimony.
Artifacts used for evidence.
Something someone says happened.
All evidence except eyewitness testimony.
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Direct Examination
When the victim interviews the accused criminal at trial.
When an attorney examines physical evidence.
When the attorneys interview witnesses in the case at trial.
When attorneys cross-examine witnesses in a case at trial.
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Counsel
Legal advice; a term used for lawyers in a case.
Trauma counselors brought in to help victim.
When lawyers seek outside advice.
Expert testimony from a psychologist.
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Define Bailiff
A court attendant who announces opening of the court.
A defense attorney.
A prosecution attorney.
Someone who records what is said in a trial.
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Define Inadmissible
A lawyer who has been removed from a case.
Evidence that can't be used according to rules of evidence.
A person who is not allowed into the courtroom.
A case that is not allowed to be appealed.
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Define Judgement
A solemn promise.
Oral or written request made by a party to an action.
The official decision of a court in criminal or civil case.
An introduction to a case that outlines facts in the case.
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Criminal Case
Information presented in testimony.
A case brought by a victim against an accused person.
A case brought by the government for breaking the law.
A personal lawsuit to seek money for "damages."
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Conviction
A judgement of guilt against the defendant.
A judgement of innocence against the defendant.
When the judge decides the length of the jail sentence.
The end of the trial.
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Define Affidavit
A written statement of facts given under oath.
All evidence except eyewitness testimony.
A judgement of guilt against a defendant.
A juror who is excused from the trial for conflict.
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Evidence
Secondhand accounts of what crime was committed.
Something that someone says happened.
A solemn promise.
Testimony or documents used to persuade a judge/jury.
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Opening Statement
When the judge reads the rules of the court.
Introduction of the case by lawyers who state their argument
First remarks from the victim.
First remarks from the defendant.
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Define Objection
Oral or written request made by a party to an action.
A ruling made by a judge when testimony is allowed.
an attorney interrupts a witness to dispute testimony.
Evidence that cannot be admitted due to rules of evidence
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Motion
Oral or written request made by a party to an action.
Evidence that cannot be admitted into court.
Movement of the lawyers to the podium to speak.
Official decision by a court to determine guilt or innocence
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Oath
A solemn promise
Oral or written request made by a party to an action.
A document or other item introduced as evidence.
An introduction by the lawyers to the facts of the case.
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Civil Trial
Trial involving circumstantial evidence.
Trial against a state or government agency.
Trial for a criminal conviction.
Court case in which one party seeks money for "damages."
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Court
Government forum for administering justice under law.
A place to play basketball.
A place to play dodge ball.
A place to play tennis.
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Complaint
A written statement by the accuser stating complaint.
The lawyers last argument at trial.
When a judge holds someone in "contempt of court"
A judgement of guilt against a defendant.

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