Court Room Vocab

2. a defendant's response to a criminal charge or civil lawsuit in court
5. a statement made outside of court that is offered as evidence to prove the truth of what was said
6. a formal protest by an attorney against evidence, testimony, or a question from the opposition
7. a court-ordered criminal sentence that allows a convicted offender to serve their sentence in the community instead of in jail or prison
8. a party that loses a trial court case asks a higher court to review the trial court's decision.
10. the process of questioning potential jurors to determine if they are fit to serve on a jury
12. the process of releasing a defendant from jail or custody while ensuring they appear in court
14. sworn testimony given by a witness or party in a legal proceeding outside of the courtroom.
15. an official declaration that someone is guilty of any specific criminal offense

1. a group of citizens who investigate potential criminal activity and determine if there's enough evidence to charge someone with a crime.
3. a criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and is usually punishable by less than one year in jail
4. allows the opposing party to question a witness who has already testified
9. a formal legal process where evidence and legal claims are presented to a judge or jury to determine the outcome of a case
10. the final decision or judgment made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial or legal proceeding
11. any information or material that's presented to support a claim or fact in a trial
13. a serious crime that is punishable by a term of imprisonment of at least one year