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- 2. A false statement made under oath in court.
- 6. A serious crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.
- 7. All jurors must agree on the verdict.
- 9. Before beginning deliberations, the jury must select a __________ who will be responsible for making sure discussion is carried on in a free and open manner, that all issues have been completely discussed and that every juror has been given an opportunity to participate. This person also counts the votes and completes and signs the verdict form.
- 10. Parties to a lawsuit resolve their dispute without having a trial.
- 13. Any type of proof legally presented during trial through witnesses, records or exhibits.
- 15. A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- 16. In a criminal case, the defendant's statement is "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges.
- 18. Judgment that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. In other words, a verdict of "not guilty."
- 20. An invalid trial caused by some kind of fundamental error in law or procedure. If a mistrial is declared, the trial must start over again with a new jury.
- 22. A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- 23. The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- 26. In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 27. Someone who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard or experienced.
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- 1. Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- 3. The group of persons selected to hear the evidence in a trial and render a verdict on matters of fact.
- 4. Another name for lawyer or attorney.
- 5. The official decision or finding of the jury which is reported to the court.
- 8. An offense punishable by one year or imprisonment or less.
- 11. The name for the discussions held by the jury to decide the outcome of a case.
- 12. Without any prejudice or bias or preconception.
- 14. To charge someone with a crime.
- 17. _______ statements are those made by a witness who did not actually see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. _______ statements are not usually admitted into evidence.
- 19. The parties who are involved in a lawsuit.
- 21. An official order from the court that a person present himself or herself at a certain time.
- 22. A written statement by the plaintiff that initiates a civil case. The _________ states the wrongs alleged to have been committed by the defendant and asks for relief by the court.
- 24. To separate. Sometimes juries are ___________ from outside influences during their deliberations.
- 25. Statements made under oath by a witness.