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Trial Vocabulary

Authored by Laquita Savage

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12th Grade

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Trial Vocabulary
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1.

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A group of people sworn to abide by the laws to determine the truth

criminal trial court

jury

grand jury

2.

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To ask a higher court to review the decision and determine if justice was done

appeal

indict

grand jury

3.

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A group of citizens that decides whether there is sufficient evidence to accuse someone of a crime.

jury

plaintiff

grand jury

4.

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hears cases where one person or group thinks another person or group should pay for causing harm

criminal trial court

civil trial court

supreme court

5.

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someone who saw the crime being committed and can provide some information

defendant

plaintiff

witness

6.

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a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime

indictment

appeal

plaintiff

7.

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person, especially a public official, who institutes legal proceedings against someone.

defendant

plaintiff

prosecutor

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