Principles of Law: Courtroom Roles & Responsibilities

There are several different parties in a courtroom that have different roles. This is to ensure that the criminal justice proces is

• Quick and efficient

• Fair and just

• Opinionated and functional

• Republican and Democratic

Roles for a Police Officer in court include all, except?

• Telling the facts of the case

• Dressing in uniform or professional

• Discussing the case with the prosecutor prior to the trail

• Discussing the case with the judge prior to the trial.

A police officer will likely have postive results on the stand if?

• Precaution were taken at the crime scene

• Case management was high quality

• Both answers are correct

• None of the answers are correct

The prosecutor is a representative of

• the state

• the law

• the local law enforcement depratment

• the magistrate

The police officer's appearnce in the courtroom cannot enhance or diminish the reputiaion of the officer and police department

• True

• False

Who makes the opening statement to the jury

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Victim

Who represents the defendant

• Defense Attorney

• Prosecutor

• Judge

• Jesus

Who calls the first witness to the stand?

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Victim

The defense attorney's closing statement should summarize why the defendant is

• at court

• guilty

• irresponsible

• innocent

Who gives the very first direct examination to a witness on the stand

• Judge

• Prosecutor

• Defense Attorney

• Victim