Trial/Courtroom Vocabulary

2. The lawyer who represents the state and tries to prove the defendant's guilt.
3. The official who presides over the trial and makes legal rulings.
4. A group of citizens who listen to evidence and decide whether the defendant is guilty or innocent.
6. The jury's decision about whether the defendant is guilty or innocent.
8. The crime of lying under oath in court.
11. A person who testifies about what they saw, heard, or know about the case.
13. A legal judgment that officially clears a defendant of criminal charges.
14. The initial questioning of a witness by the lawyer who called them to testify.
15. The ranking of people in society based on factors like race, class, and family background.
16. An application to a higher court for a decision to be reversed
17. A trial that is declared invalid due to procedural errors or other issues.
18. The person accused of a crime in a court case.
19. Evidence that suggests a fact but doesn't directly prove it.

1. What a witness says in court under oath.
2. Unfair bias or discrimination.
5. The crime of lying under oath in court.
7. The questioning of a witness by the opposing lawyer to challenge their testimony.
9. The standard of proof required in criminal cases; the evidence must be convincing enough that a reasonable person would not hesitate to rely on it.
10. The seating area in the courtroom for spectators.
12. A court officer who maintains order in the courtroom and assists the judge.
20. A person who creates a written record of everything said during the trial.