Legal Terms and Concepts

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Trial by jury

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A jury of ordinary citizens listens to evidence and decides if a person is guilty or not guilty in a criminal case.

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Defendant

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A person accused of a crime in a trial.

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Guilty/Not Guilty

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The jury decides if there is enough evidence to say you are guilty or not of committing a crime.

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Prosecutor

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The lawyer who works for the government and wants the jury to say the defendant is guilty.

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Defense Attorney

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The lawyer hired by the defendant to convince the jury he/she is NOT guilty.

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Jury

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A group of 12 citizens who listen to the evidence at a trial and decide if the defendant is guilty or not.

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Judge

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The official who is in charge of the trial.

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Legislative Branch

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Makes laws

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Executive Branch

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Enforces laws

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Judicial Branch

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Interprets laws