Mock Trial Key Terms

7. A twelve-person group who can decide if a defendant is guilty or not
9. Name of the person charged with an offense
10. In a civil case, the name of the person who has sued or brought a case to trial
11. This type of case is when one person sues another for damages
12. Opportunity for an attorney to introduce their case and speak directly to the jury
14. the decision that the jury reaches after deliberating about the evidence
16. Attorneys who represent the person charged with a crime or being sued for damages
17. When an attorney questions the witnesses they brought to court
18. Person who can testify about the events of a case

1. Formal protest by an attorney during questioning in a trial
2. This type of case is brought by the state and involves possible jail time
3. Opportunity for an attorney to summarize their case and speak directly to the jury
4. When attorneys question the opposing sides' witnesses
5. Name of the attorney who represents the state
6. The person who is responsible for enforcing the law within the courtroom
8. Also sometimes referred to as the state, the attorneys who represent the victim in a criminal case
13. Items, pictures, charts, etc. for the jury to examine during a trial
15. Security guard, usually a police officer, who keeps the courtroom safe