July is Juror Appreciation Month

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  1. 3. 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.
  2. 5. Another name for lawyer or attorney.
  3. 8. An offense punishable by one year or imprisonment or less. See also felony.
  4. 10. 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.
  5. 12. Parties to a lawsuit resolve their dispute without having a trial.
  6. 13. The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
  7. 14. In a criminal case, the defendant's statement is "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges. See also nolo contendere.
  8. 15. All jurors must agree on the verdict.
  9. 16. The parties who are involved in a lawsuit.
  10. 17. To charge someone with a crime.
  11. 20. Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  12. 21. Any type of proof legally presented during trial through witnesses, records or exhibits.
  13. 23. A false statement made under oath in court.
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  1. 1. 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.
  2. 2. A serious crime carrying a penalty of more than a year in prison.
  3. 4. A request by a litigant to a judge for a decision on a case-related issue.
  4. 5. A judgment of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  5. 6. Without any prejudice or bias or preconception.
  6. 7. The name for the discussions held by the jury to decide the outcome of a case.
  7. 9. In a civil case, the person or organization against whom the plaintiff brings suit; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  8. 11. An official order from the court that a person present himself or herself at a certain time.
  9. 18. Statements made under oath by a witness.
  10. 19. Someone who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard or experienced.
  11. 22. The group of persons selected to hear the evidence in a trial and render a verdict on matters of fact. See also grand jury.