Mock trial lab

4. meaning "to speak the truth" it is the name given to that part of the trial when the court and parties attempt to seat a fair and impartial jury
7. in trial practice for a judge to disagree that an attorney's objection as to a question is valid
8. to give evidence under oath
9. a lawyer protest about a question which was just asked with the purpose of making the judge decide if the question can be asked
10. an officer who is in charge of maintaining order
12. the final statement by an attorney to a jury, summarizing the evidence, and arguing what the evidence has not established
13. an official who can conduct hearings and decide on cases in the court of law
14. The act of jurors talking to each other and coming to a decision on the es or crimes of a trial .
16. in trial practice for a judge to agree that an attorneys objection as a question is valid
18. the decision made by ajury at the end of the trial
21. the presiding member of a jury who speaks or answers for the jury
22. having been convicted by a jury of having done something wrong
23. to prove that someone is guilty as a matter of law
24. a serious charge of criminal wrongdoing which must later be proved at trial beyond reasonable doubt before a defendant may be convicted

1. not guilty of a crime
2. a certain number of persons selected according to the law and sworn to inquire into matters of fact and declare the truth about matters of fact before them
3. of the evidence The greater weight of the evidence superior evidentiary weight that , though not sufficient to free the mind wholly from all reasonable doubt , is still sufficient to incline a fair and impartial mind to one side of the issue rather than the other. (Burden of Proof in a civil trial)
5. Evidence introduced to counter , disprove or contradict the opposition's evidence or a presumption , or responsive legal argument
6. the burden of proof in a criminal case required to establish the guilt of a person charged with a crime
7. summary of case and of anticipated proof presented by counsel to jury at the start of trial
11. not important pertinent to the matter at hand or to any issues before the court
15. just guessing about a specific situation
17. something that gives proof of contested fact
19. a person whom a criminal charge or civil claim is brought in a court of law
20. Attorney The name of the public officer who is appointed or elected in each judicial district , circuit , or county , to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the State or people. finished with their