Mock Trial Vocabulary

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Person responsible for protecting the constitutional rights of the accused and presenting the best possible legal defense

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defense attorney

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A place where people can resolve disputes relating to law

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court

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Unverified, unofficial information gained or acquired from another and not part of one's direct knowledge

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hearsay

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A body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

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jury

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The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence

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speculation

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An individual or group being sued by a plaintiff or charged with a crime by a prosecutor.

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defendant

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An argument against; reason for dislike/disapproval

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objection

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A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.

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plaintiff

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(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision

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verdict

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Makes sure the trial is fair and uses a gavel to keep order in the court

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judge