Participants in the Legal System

The lawyer representing the person who is accused of a crime.

• Defence

• Witness

• Plaintiff

• Foreman

The official who is in charge of a court and who decides how criminals should be punished.

• Judge
• Jury
• Prosecutor
• Plaintiff

The lawyer who tries to prove that the defendant is guilty.

• Prosecutor
• Winess
• Bailiff
• Plaintiff

Someone who describes what they know about crime

• Witness
• Plaintiff
• Foreman
• Court reporter

Who may have said it?
"Mr. Jones, the jury has found you guilty. I hereby sentence you to one year in prison"

• The prosecutor
• The judge
• The witness
• The bailiff

Declare the punishment decided for (an offender)

• Sentencing

• Complaint

• Appeal

• Magistrate

What is the role of the government in a criminal law case?

• to act as a witness
• to deliver the punishment
• to act as the prosecution
• to act as the defendant

A decision made by a jury/judge

• Indictment

• Arrest

• Verdict

• Magistrate

The court process to determine whether someone committed a criminal act or is responsible in a civil dispute

• Verdict

• Appeal

• Trial

• Complaint

The person on trial.

• Accused

• Lawyer

• Criminal

• Judge