Parts of a Trial Vocab Words

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Opening Statements in a trial:

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Summary of the case and proof presented by counsel to the jury.

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Allegation in court trial?

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A claim that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically made without proof.

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The word evidence in a trial gives________ of a contested fact.

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proof

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Closing arguments in a trial:

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Final arguments are given to a jury by an attorney summarizing the evidence presented.

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In a court trial, deliberation is jurors discussing to reach a ___________ on the charges.

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decision

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Voir Dire: Old French/Latin term in trial

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To speak the truth

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A felony is a serious crime, often violent, punishable by __________ for over a year or by death.

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imprisonment

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The phrase "Beyond a reasonable doubt" in a trial is used to:

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determine a higher level of proof in a criminal case required to establish the guilt of a person charged with a crime.